Sennheiser HD 800 S
Sennheiser
43 Overall Score
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
Bang & Olufsen
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HD 800 S
No customer feedback yet
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, premium materials, and outstanding comfort. Users praise the natural, balanced audio signature and effective noise cancellation, though some note the high price and minor connectivity quirks. A few reviewers compare them favorably to competitors like Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Focal, highlighting superior build and sound neutrality.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Premium materials and build
- Outstanding comfort for long wear
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
Cons
- High price point
- No D/A converter
- Midrange lacking for some
- Connectivity issues with Windows volume control
- Default sound modes initially unappealing
Sound quality 8
Build quality 6
Comfort 5
Noise cancellation 5
Battery life 4
Value for money 4
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Specifications
| Sennheiser HD 800 S | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | アルカンタラ | memory foam |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | aluminium |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 51 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 300 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Sennheiser HD 800 S Over-the-Ear Audiophile Reference Headphones - Ring Radiator Drivers With Open-Back Earcups, Includes Balanced Cable, 2-Year Warranty (Black) | AAC, aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| Surround | Sennheiser HD 800 S Over-the-Ear Audiophile Reference Headphones - Ring Radiator Drivers With Open-Back Earcups, Includes Balanced Cable, 2-Year Warranty (Black) | Sennheiser HD 800 S Over-the-Ear Aud | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 2.990000009536743 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 1,200 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP53 |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HD 800 S
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser HD 800 S
No current pricing available
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
Verdict
Winner: Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 35 specs.
