Sennheiser
Sennheiser HD 800S · Rose Gold
Over-ear · 2016
95
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
Sennheiser
Sennheiser HD 800 S
Open-back
95
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 800S · Rose Gold lands at 95 and Sennheiser HD 800 S at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sennheiser HD 800S · Rose Gold if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Sennheiser HD 800 S if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Sennheiser HD 800S · Rose Gold 95
vs 95 Sennheiser HD 800 S
Score breakdown
Sennheiser HD 800S · Rose Gold
95 anc 93
sound 95
comfort 94
battery 82
features 91
Sennheiser HD 800 S
95 anc 0
sound 95
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 800S · Rose Gold | Sennheiser HD 800 S |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Open-back |
| Release year | 2016 | — |
Sennheiser HD 800S · Rose Gold
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 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
FAQ: Sennheiser HD 800S · Rose Gold vs Sennheiser HD 800 S
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 800S · Rose Gold or Sennheiser HD 800 S? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser HD 800S · Rose Gold worth the price? +
At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800S · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sound.
Is Sennheiser HD 800 S worth the price? +
At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800 S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in battery.
Does Sennheiser HD 800S · Rose Gold or Sennheiser HD 800 S 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.