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Sennheiser HD 800 S — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Open-back

95
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
Sennheiser HD 800 S wins by 4
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White — Over-ear · 2022
Sennheiser

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White

Over-ear · 2022

91
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 800 S lands at 95 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White at 91. That puts Sennheiser HD 800 S ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 800 S if…

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

Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White 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 800 S

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 800 S leads on sound (95 vs 91).

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White leads on anc (89 vs 0).

Comfort

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White leads on comfort (90 vs 88).

Value for money

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White more score per dollar ($349 vs $1,699).

Sennheiser HD 800 S 95
vs
91 Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 800 S
95
anc 0
sound 95
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White
91
anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 82
features 87

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 800 S versus Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White
Type
Open-back
Over-ear
Release year
—
2022

Sennheiser HD 800 S

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 Momentum 4 · Arctic White

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 800 S vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 800 S or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White? +

Sennheiser HD 800 S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 800 S worth the price? +

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

Is Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White worth the price? +

At $349, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sound.

Does Sennheiser HD 800 S or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White 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 800 S or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White? +

Sennheiser HD 800 S — leads on sound (95 vs 91). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 800 S or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Arctic White — leads on anc (89 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.