Sennheiser 700174
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 37
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.2
battery life hours 50
79 Overall Score
Price ¥0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong sound (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong battery (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong mic (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | silicone |
| Headband | Silicone covered headband cushioning inside |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Sensitivity | 106 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | Hybrid, Adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| Multipoint | No |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Range | 9.1 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 50 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser 700174 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 37 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | - | 16 | 34 | 32 | 47 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 50 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 | 30 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser 700174 | 98.4 | 83.3 | 37.1 | 96.7 | 88.6 | 59.3 | 79.5 | 76 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 99.4 | 80.7 | 59.3 | 98.2 | 98.7 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.5 | 93.4 | 94.7 | 75.5 | 33.9 | 95.5 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.7 | 98.7 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.3 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.7 | 83.3 | 96.1 | 60.9 | 77.8 | 84.2 | 99.4 | 76 |
| Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B Compare | 91.2 | 89.6 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 80.7 | 59.3 | 96.6 | 98.7 |
Usage Scores
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