Apple Airpods Pro 2 VS Sennheiser IE300

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Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Sennheiser IE300 are in-ear monitors. Apple Airpods Pro 2 costs $250 while Sennheiser IE300 costs $300. Sennheiser IE300 is $50 more expensive. Apple Airpods Pro 2 holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.7 vs 5.5). Sennheiser IE300 has significantly better bass with a 2-point edge, Sennheiser IE300 has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge and Sennheiser IE300 has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Apple Airpods Pro 2 Sennheiser IE300
Bass 5 7
Mids 5 7
Treble 5 7
Details 5 5.5
Imaging 5 5.5
Dynamics 5 5.5
Tonality 6.7 5.5
Technicalities 5.8 6.5

Apple Airpods Pro 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed


Sennheiser IE300 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Tim Tuned
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


Reviews Comparison

Apple Airpods Pro 2 reviewed by Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B Tech
A more exciting sound signature in comparison to its predecessor, with little in terms of drawbacks.

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Sennheiser IE300 reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Fairly mainstream tuning with a treble response that's well done given its emphasis.

Crin original ranking

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Apple Airpods Pro 2 (more reviews)

Apple Airpods Pro 2 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Great sense of depth with improvement in soundstage over OG. More precise imaging, and improvement in seperation and overall clarity. Treble is better exteded. Sub-bass is around the same with more mid-bass. Vocals are more pushed back vs OG. Overall welcomed improvements.

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Apple Airpods Pro 2 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
A more exciting version of the OG Airpods Pro with boosted sub-bass and mid-treble.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Sennheiser IE300 (more reviews)

Sennheiser IE300 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Extremely comforable fit and versatile signature

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A-

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Apple Airpods Pro 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Sennheiser IE300 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

Apple Airpods Pro 2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Sennheiser IE300 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

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