Sennheiser NP 02
Weighing just 54g with a behind-neck band, these on-ear headphones prioritize all-day comfort and a barely-there feel for extended use. The closed-back design and 20-20,000 Hz frequency response deliver focused, clear audio with effective passive noise isolation. This model is best for office workers or students needing a durable, lightweight wired headset for clear voice calls and long listening sessions at a desk.
form factor on-ear
impedance ohms 32
open closed back closed
16 Overall Score
Price $589
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average sound (17th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 1.4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser NP 02 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | JBL Live 770NC | Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | - | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | - | 314 | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser NP 02 | 30.1 | 14.9 | 33.7 | 16.7 | 42.7 | 65.1 | 13 | 7.8 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 97.3 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 97.3 | 97.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 75.9 | 95 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 98.9 | 83.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 91.9 | 77.5 | 97.1 | 46.3 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.3 | 77.5 | 92 | 84.2 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A Compare | 97.3 | 81.8 | 92 | 92.3 | 64.4 | 28.7 | 93.4 | 97.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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