Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022
Zildjian
63 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HD 800 S
Sennheiser
43 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022
82 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Zildjian ALCHEM-E headphones receive high praise for their exceptional sound quality, robust build, and effective noise cancellation. Users appreciate the personalized hearing adjustment and long battery life, though some find the clamping force too strong for larger heads and the ear cups slightly small. The unique design and responsive customer service are also highlighted as major positives.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Personalized hearing adjustment
- Long battery life
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Strong clamping force for large heads
- Small ear cup openings
- Occlusion effect when moving
- Gold knob design is tacky
- No transparency mode
Sound quality 8
Build quality 6
Noise cancellation 5
Comfort 6
Battery life 4
Design 5
Sennheiser HD 800 S
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022 | Sennheiser HD 800 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | leatherette | アルカンタラ |
| Headband | — | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 7 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 51 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 4700 Ω | 300 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Sennheiser HD 800 S Over-the-Ear Audiophile Reference Headphones - Ring Radiator Drivers With Open-Back Earcups, Includes Balanced Cable, 2-Year Warranty (Black) |
| 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 | 2 Levels of Active Noise Canceling | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.7999999523162842 m | 2.990000009536743 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 45 hrs★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 680 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 1★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Zildjian | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
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)
Pricing
Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP00220.316score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HD 800 S0.024score per dollar
Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022 offers 13.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022
Scores 63 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.
