Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S and Sony WH-XB700. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 330 g 196 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue
Headband Material Metal, plastic -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 4 - 51000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 800 S offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB700.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% -
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance 300 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-XB700
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Audio cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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