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Sennheiser HD 800S — Over-ear · 2016
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 800S

Over-ear · 2016

95
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
Sennheiser HD 800S wins by 4
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue — Over-ear · 2022
Sennheiser

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue

Over-ear · 2022

91
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 800S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 800S lands at 95 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue at 91. That puts Sennheiser HD 800S ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 800S if…

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

Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue if…

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

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

Sound quality

Sennheiser HD 800S

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on sound (95 vs 91).

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser HD 800S

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on anc (93 vs 89).

Comfort

Sennheiser HD 800S

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on comfort (94 vs 90).

Value for money

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue more score per dollar ($349 vs $1,699).

Sennheiser HD 800S 95
vs
91 Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 800S
95
anc 93
sound 95
comfort 94
battery 82
features 91
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue
91
anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 82
features 87

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 800S versus Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 800S Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2016
2022

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

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · 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

FAQ: Sennheiser HD 800S vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 800S or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue? +

Sennheiser HD 800S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Momentum 4 · Navy Blue worth the price? +

At $349, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sound.

Does Sennheiser HD 800S or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue 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 or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue? +

Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on sound (95 vs 91). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 800S or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue? +

Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on anc (93 vs 89). ANC strength for commute and travel.