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Sennheiser HD 600 — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 600

Open-back

90
/ 100
From $399
VS
HiFiMan Susvara wins by 6
HiFiMan Susvara — Planar magnetic
HiFiMan

HiFiMan Susvara

Planar magnetic

96
/ 100
From $5,999
Specdex verdict

HiFiMan Susvara takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 600 lands at 90 and HiFiMan Susvara at 96. That puts HiFiMan Susvara ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 600 if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick HiFiMan Susvara if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Sennheiser HD 600 90
vs
96 HiFiMan Susvara

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 600
90
anc 0
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
HiFiMan Susvara
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 600 versus HiFiMan Susvara — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 600 HiFiMan Susvara
Type
Open-back
Planar magnetic

Sennheiser HD 600

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

HiFiMan Susvara

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

FAQ: Sennheiser HD 600 vs HiFiMan Susvara

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 600 or HiFiMan Susvara? +

HiFiMan Susvara scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 600 worth the price? +

At $399, Sennheiser HD 600 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.

Is HiFiMan Susvara worth the price? +

At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Does Sennheiser HD 600 or HiFiMan Susvara 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.