Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight 330 g 520 g Sennheiser HD 800 S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones.
Colour Black White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material - Urethane foam
Headband Material Metal, plastic -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 4 - 51000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% -
Impedance 300 Ohm -
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls - Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Audio cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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