Sony
Sony WH-1000XM4 · Moss Green
Over-ear · 2020
90
/ 100
From $349
VS
Sennheiser
Sennheiser HD 650
Over-ear · 2003
90
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony WH-1000XM4 · Moss Green lands at 90 and Sennheiser HD 650 at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sony WH-1000XM4 · Moss Green if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Sennheiser HD 650 if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Sony WH-1000XM4 · Moss Green 90
vs 90 Sennheiser HD 650
Score breakdown
Sony WH-1000XM4 · Moss Green
90 anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86
Sennheiser HD 650
90 anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM4 · Moss Green | Sennheiser HD 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Release year | 2020 | 2003 |
Sony WH-1000XM4 · Moss Green
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 650
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: Sony WH-1000XM4 · Moss Green vs Sennheiser HD 650
Which is better, Sony WH-1000XM4 · Moss Green or Sennheiser HD 650? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony WH-1000XM4 · Moss Green worth the price? +
At $349, Sony WH-1000XM4 · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Is Sennheiser HD 650 worth the price? +
At $499, Sennheiser HD 650 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Does Sony WH-1000XM4 · Moss Green or Sennheiser HD 650 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.