Sennheiser HD 820 vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 820 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 820 vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 820 Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 360 g 196 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sennheiser HD 820 headphones.
Colour - Black | Blue
Earpad Material Microfibre -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 820 Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed 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
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 820 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 6 - 48000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 820 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB700.
Sensitivity 103 dB/Vrms 103 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 300 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 820 Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 820 Sony WH-XB700
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 820 Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 820 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 820 Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 820 Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth, 4.4 mm Pentaconn stereo jack plug, XLR-4 connector -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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