Sennheiser
Sennheiser HD 660S2
Over-ear · 2023
92
/ 100
From $599
VS
Sennheiser HD 800S wins by 3
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 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 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)
Sennheiser HD 660S2 92
vs 95 Sennheiser HD 800S
Score breakdown
Sennheiser HD 660S2
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
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 660S2 | Sennheiser HD 800S |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Release year | 2023 | 2016 |
Sennheiser HD 660S2
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 vs Sennheiser HD 800S
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 660S2 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 worth the price? +
At $599, Sennheiser HD 660S2 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 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.