Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green
Over-ear · 2016
Sennheiser HD 660S2
Over-ear · 2023
Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green lands at 95 and Sennheiser HD 660S2 at 92. That puts Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green ahead by 3 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 Sennheiser HD 660S2 if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss GreenTuning, detail, and staging
Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green leads on sound (95 vs 92).
Noise cancelling
Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss GreenANC strength for commute and travel
Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green leads on anc (93 vs 90).
Comfort
Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss GreenLong-session wearability
Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green leads on comfort (94 vs 91).
Value for money
Sennheiser HD 660S2Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sennheiser HD 660S2 more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green | Sennheiser HD 660S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Release year | 2016 | 2023 |
Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Sennheiser HD 660S2
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
FAQ: Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green vs Sennheiser HD 660S2
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +
Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Sennheiser HD 660S2 worth the price? +
At $599, Sennheiser HD 660S2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green or Sennheiser HD 660S2 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 800S · Moss Green or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +
Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green — leads on sound (95 vs 92). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +
Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green — leads on anc (93 vs 90). ANC strength for commute and travel.