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Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold — Over-ear · 2022
Sony

Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold

Over-ear · 2022

93
/ 100
From $399
VS
Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold wins by 1
Sennheiser HD 660S2 — Over-ear · 2023
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Over-ear · 2023

92
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold lands at 93 and Sennheiser HD 660S2 at 92. That puts Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold if…

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

Pick Sennheiser HD 660S2 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

Tie

Tuning, detail, and staging

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise cancelling

Tie

ANC strength for commute and travel

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Comfort

Tie

Long-session wearability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold more score per dollar ($399 vs $599).

Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold 93
vs
92 Sennheiser HD 660S2

Score breakdown

Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold
93
anc 91
sound 93
comfort 92
battery 82
features 89
Sennheiser HD 660S2
92
anc 90
sound 92
comfort 91
battery 82
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold versus Sennheiser HD 660S2 — full spec comparison
Spec Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold Sennheiser HD 660S2
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2022
2023

Sony WH-1000XM5 · 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 660S2

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-1000XM5 · Rose Gold vs Sennheiser HD 660S2

Which is better, Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +

Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold worth the price? +

At $399, Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in sound.

Is Sennheiser HD 660S2 worth the price? +

At $599, Sennheiser HD 660S2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold or Sennheiser HD 660S2 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 the better value, Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +

Sony WH-1000XM5 · Rose Gold — more score per dollar ($399 vs $599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.