Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S and Sony WH-1000XM3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 26.5 cm | |
| Width | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.93 cm | |
| Weight | 330 g | 255 g | Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black | Silver | |
| Headband Material | Metal, plastic | - | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Open | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
| Volume Limiting Function | - | Yes | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 51000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sennheiser HD 800 S offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.02% | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | 104.5 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | 300 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | - | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - 3 m Audio cable |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
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| Sensors | - | Atmospheric pressure sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 38 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) | USB (power only) Headphones |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Included Accessories | USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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