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Sennheiser OCX 686 Sports Series (OCX686G, OCX686i)

Sennheiser OCX 686 Sports Series (OCX686G, OCX686i)

295 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
sound (62)
comfort (46)
usability (35)
size (32)
design (27)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 295 reviews of Sennheiser OCX 686 Sports Series (OCX686G, OCX686i). The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Views about the portability and size are on the whole positive. The usability and comfort also get good feedback. There are mixed comments on the treble quality and price.

sound, comfort, usability, size, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sennheiser OCX 686 Sports Series (OCX686G, OCX686i) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sennheiser OCX 686 Sports Series (OCX686G, OCX686i)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of Sennheiser OCX 686 Sports Series (OCX686G, OCX686i) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and usability. The portability and comfort are also mentioned favorably, but views about the price and bass quality are mixed.

sound, comfort, portability, usability, size

86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sennheiser OCX 686 Sports Series (OCX686G, OCX686i)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Sennheiser OCX 686 Sports Series (OCX686G, OCX686i) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and price. The durability and sound are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the reliability and bass quality, and there are mixed opinions on the usability and treble quality.

comfort, sound, durability, price, portability

bass quality, reliability

74% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Sennheiser OCX 686 Sports Series (OCX686G, OCX686i)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Sennheiser OCX 686 Sports Series (OCX686G, OCX686i) from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. People really like the noise isolation. The portability is also appreciated, whereas many are critical about the reliability and design.

sound, portability, noise isolation

comfort, design, reliability

57% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sennheiser OCX 686 review: Wired for sports

These Sennheisers get the important things right: this is a comfortable design (so long as you get on with over the ear hangers) and the sound quality

Great sound quality for the price point ; Good cable ; Comfortable to wear ; Rain and sweat resistance

Right-side weighting bias as cable goes around neck ; 3.5mm only so no Bluetooth wireless

If you're after a pair of wired headphones with a 3.5mm plug for sport, then the Sennheiser OCX 686 is certainly worth a look. With an affordable price, rain- and sweat-resistance, and comfortable-to-wear over-ear hook design, these in-ears are a...

Sep, 2017

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Expert review by : Lauren Dragan (thewirecutter.com)

The Best Wired Workout Headphones

We considered a total of 147 sports-specific wired workout headphones. After testing 84 pairs, we think the Sennheiser OCX 686G Sports are best for most people.

Whether you’re training for a half marathon, upping your max reps, or just getting started, we’re confident that the Sennheiser OCX 686G Sports headphones or one of our other top corded picks will meet your needs. (Or, if not, check out our wireless...

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Valentina Palladino (tomsguide.com)

Sennheiser OCX 686G Sport Earbuds Review

Sennheiser has delivered yet another solid pair of workout headphones with the OCX 686G Sports. With a sweat- and water-resistant design and cords that don't tangle, these buds are convenient to throw in your gym bag and use during even the most...

Boisterous sound ; Water-resistant design ; Tangle-free cords

Awkward over-ear design

The $109 Sennheiser OCX 686G Sports earbuds have great sound quality and a sweat-resistant design, but you'll have to deal with an awkward over-ear structure.

Aug, 2015

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sennheiser OCX 686G

Excellent product great to use in the gym.

Jan, 2017

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sennheiser OCX 686G

sound quality is amazing. best pair of earphones ive owned in a while.

they can get uncomfy adter a while wearing them

Jan, 2017

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sennheiser OCX 686G

Looks well made and sturdy.

Seriously uncomfortable. The ear buds are the worst.

Aug, 2016

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sennheiser OCX 686G

Look nice, sound good

Not very comfortable

May, 2016

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sennheiser OCX 686G

Excellent design! I should of bought these a long time ago.

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sennheiser OCX 686G

It doesn't fall out of the ear easily.

When I use it for a long period it can become painful.

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sennheiser OCX 686G

Not sure how they're supposed to actually fit in an ear. There are random yellow hook bits on the top that don't seem to serve any purpose at all. Next time I shall return to my prefered headband style.

Oct, 2015

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