Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
Sennheiser
51 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Sennheiser HD 300 Pro headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their accurate, flat sound reproduction and excellent detail retrieval across all genres. Users praise the comfortable fit for extended wear, effective noise isolation, and solid build quality, though some note the clamping force can be tight initially and the sound insulation is not as good as older models. A few concerns about price versus build quality and a single technical issue were mentioned, but overall sentiment is very favorable.
Pros
- Accurate flat sound reproduction
- Excellent detail and clarity
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Effective noise isolation
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Tight clamping force initially
- Sound isolation not as good as older models
- Price considered high for build quality
- Slightly heavy after long use
- Single technical issue reported
Sound quality 12
Comfort 8
Noise isolation 5
Build quality 6
Value for money 4
Clamping force 3
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | viscoelastic | synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 30 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 64 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SENNHEISER Professional HD 300 PRO Over-Ear Broadcast Headphones,Black | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 12★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong anc (66th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 5082880.012score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.015score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 32 specs.
