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Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green — Over-ear · 2016
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green

Over-ear · 2016

95
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
HiFiMan Susvara wins by 1
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 800S · Moss Green lands at 95 and HiFiMan Susvara at 96. That puts HiFiMan Susvara ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green if…

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

Pick HiFiMan Susvara if…

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

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

Sound quality

Tie

Tuning, detail, and staging

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green leads on anc (93 vs 0).

Comfort

Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green leads on comfort (94 vs 88).

Value for money

Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green more score per dollar ($1,699 vs $5,999).

Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green 95
vs
96 HiFiMan Susvara

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green
95
anc 93
sound 95
comfort 94
battery 82
features 91
HiFiMan Susvara
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green versus HiFiMan Susvara — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green HiFiMan Susvara
Type
Over-ear
Planar magnetic
Release year
2016
—

Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green

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

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 800S · Moss Green vs HiFiMan Susvara

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green or HiFiMan Susvara? +

HiFiMan Susvara scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green worth the price? +

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

Is HiFiMan Susvara worth the price? +

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

Does Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green 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.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green or HiFiMan Susvara? +

Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green — leads on anc (93 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.

Which is better for comfort, Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green or HiFiMan Susvara? +

Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green — leads on comfort (94 vs 88). Long-session wearability.