HiFiMan
HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green
Planar magnetic
96
/ 100
From $5,999
VS
HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green wins by 1
Sennheiser
Sennheiser HD 800S
Over-ear · 2016
95
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict
HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green lands at 96 and Sennheiser HD 800S at 95. That puts HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick Sennheiser HD 800S if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green 96
vs 95 Sennheiser HD 800S
Score breakdown
HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Sennheiser HD 800S
95 anc 93
sound 95
comfort 94
battery 82
features 91
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green | Sennheiser HD 800S |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Planar magnetic | Over-ear |
| Release year | — | 2016 |
HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green
Pros
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
Sennheiser HD 800S
Pros
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
FAQ: HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green vs Sennheiser HD 800S
Which is better, HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green or Sennheiser HD 800S? +
HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green worth the price? +
At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Is Sennheiser HD 800S worth the price? +
At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sound.
Does HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green or Sennheiser HD 800S last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.