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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and use during exercise, the Beats Powerbeats Pro with their secure ear hooks, sweatproof certification and wireless connectivity would be appropriate, plus they are notably more affordable. They also offer good built-in controls and battery life. However, for the most immersive listening experience in terms of sound quality and soundstage, especially at home, the Sennheiser HD800S headphones outperform with their open-back design and excellent comfort, but they come with a higher price tag and are wired, thus not suitable for exercise or use on the go, and they lack a built-in microphone for calls. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD800S
- Best in class for music
- Good for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.5
9.9
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
7.5
The Sennheiser HD800S is good for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
5.0
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser HD800S is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
8.1
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser HD800S is very good.
TV and Video
5.7
9.7
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
2.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Sennheiser HD800S are both poor for noise reduction, though the Beats Powerbeats Pro is somewhat better.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD800S does not have a battery.
Cost
$124
$1,380
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The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the Sennheiser HD800S costs $1,380.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser HD800S to have excellent build quality, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro has very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Sennheiser HD800S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Sennheiser HD800S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $1,380 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | December 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 9.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 371.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Beats Powerbeats Pro
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
Sennheiser HD800S
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Christian Thomas | March 2023
"The cans offer stellar sound quality, comfort, and good maintenance options—so they're an easy recommendation if you have the cash and the need for the last headphones you'll buy for years."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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