Sennheiser
Sennheiser HD 800S · Navy Blue
Over-ear · 2016
95
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
Sennheiser
Sennheiser HD 800S
Over-ear · 2016
95
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 800S · Navy Blue lands at 95 and Sennheiser HD 800S at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sennheiser HD 800S · 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)
Sennheiser HD 800S · Navy Blue 95
vs 95 Sennheiser HD 800S
Score breakdown
Sennheiser HD 800S · Navy Blue
95 anc 93
sound 95
comfort 94
battery 82
features 91
Sennheiser HD 800S
95 anc 93
sound 95
comfort 94
battery 82
features 91
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 800S · Navy Blue | Sennheiser HD 800S |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Release year | 2016 | 2016 |
Sennheiser HD 800S · 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 800S · Navy Blue vs Sennheiser HD 800S
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 800S · Navy Blue or Sennheiser HD 800S? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser HD 800S · Navy Blue worth the price? +
At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800S · Navy Blue delivers a Specdex score of 95 — 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 800S · 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.