Sennheiser HD 206
Delivering dynamic audio with crisp bass from 24Ω drivers, these headphones stand out for their effective passive noise attenuation and an ultra-light 172g build. The supra-aural design prioritizes long-term comfort and durability at a price point that undercuts most competitors. This is a practical choice for budget-conscious listeners needing a reliable, wired headphone for focused music sessions at a desk.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
impedance ohms 24
29 Overall Score
Price ₹0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong social proof (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average connectivity (8th percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
72/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Impedance | 24 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 206 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 24 | - | 314 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 206 | 33.2 | 19.9 | 37.2 | 24.4 | 50.6 | 72.9 | 20.8 | 7.8 | 70.8 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96.2 | 99.5 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 87.2 | 98.2 | 98.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 80.6 | 96.6 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 70.8 | 99.1 | 88.9 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.7 | 93.5 | 94.7 | 75.7 | 34.1 | 87.2 | 95.6 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.8 | 98.7 | 80.6 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.6 | 53.1 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.8 | 83.5 | 96.2 | 61.3 | 78 | 84.5 | 70.8 | 99.4 | 75.9 |
Usage Scores
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