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Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green

Open-back

90
/ 100
From $499
VS
Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green wins by 1
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024) — H1 · ANC · Spatial Audio · USB-C
Apple

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024)

H1 · ANC · Spatial Audio · USB-C

89
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green lands at 90 and Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024) at 89. That puts Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green if…

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

Pick Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024) if…

  • ✓Best-in-class build quality
  • ✓Apple ecosystem integration
  • ✓USB-C with lossless support (Vision Pro)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024)

Tuning, detail, and staging

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024) leads on sound (92 vs 90).

Noise cancelling

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024)

ANC strength for commute and travel

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024) leads on anc (92 vs 0).

Comfort

Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green leads on comfort (88 vs 80).

Value for money

Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green more score per dollar ($499 vs $549).

Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green 90
vs
89 Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024)

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green
90
anc 0
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024)
89
anc 92
sound 92
comfort 80
battery 84
features 90

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green versus Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024) — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024)
Type
Open-back
—
Driver
—
40 mm dynamic
ANC
—
Hybrid 9-mic
Bluetooth
—
5.0
Codecs
—
AAC + Lossless USB-C
Battery
—
20 hr (with ANC)
Charging
—
USB-C
Weight
—
384 g

Sennheiser HD 660S · 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

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024)

Pros
  • +Best-in-class build quality
  • +Apple ecosystem integration
  • +USB-C with lossless support (Vision Pro)
Cons
  • −No new chip vs original
  • −Heavy at 384g
  • −No fold-flat design

FAQ: Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green vs Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024)

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green or Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024)? +

Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green worth the price? +

At $499, Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.

Is Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024) worth the price? +

At $549, Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024) delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in anc.

Does Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green or Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024) 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.

Which is better for sound quality, Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green or Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024)? +

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024) — leads on sound (92 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green or Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024)? +

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C, 2024) — leads on anc (92 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.