Sennheiser HD 800S
Over-ear · 2016
Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green
Over-ear · 2016
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 800S lands at 95 and Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sennheiser HD 800S if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green 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
TieTuning, detail, and staging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise cancelling
TieANC strength for commute and travel
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Comfort
TieLong-session wearability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 800S | Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Release year | 2016 | 2016 |
Sennheiser HD 800S
- +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 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
FAQ: Sennheiser HD 800S vs Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 800S or Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser HD 800S worth the price? +
At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sound.
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.
Does Sennheiser HD 800S or Sennheiser HD 800S · Moss Green 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.