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Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue — Over-ear · 2023
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue

Over-ear · 2023

92
/ 100
From $599
VS
Sennheiser HD 800S wins by 3
Sennheiser HD 800S — Over-ear · 2016
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 800S

Over-ear · 2016

95
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 800S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue lands at 92 and Sennheiser HD 800S at 95. That puts Sennheiser HD 800S ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)

Pick Sennheiser HD 800S if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Sennheiser HD 800S

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on sound (95 vs 92).

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser HD 800S

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on anc (93 vs 90).

Comfort

Sennheiser HD 800S

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on comfort (94 vs 91).

Value for money

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,699).

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue 92
vs
95 Sennheiser HD 800S

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue
92
anc 90
sound 92
comfort 91
battery 82
features 88
Sennheiser HD 800S
95
anc 93
sound 95
comfort 94
battery 82
features 91

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue versus Sennheiser HD 800S — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue Sennheiser HD 800S
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2023
2016

Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue

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

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: Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue vs Sennheiser HD 800S

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue worth the price? +

At $599, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Is Sennheiser HD 800S worth the price? +

At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sound.

Does Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue 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.

Which is better for sound quality, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on sound (95 vs 92). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Navy Blue or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on anc (93 vs 90). ANC strength for commute and travel.