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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're comparing the Philips Fidelio X2HR and the Sennheiser 560S for a quality listening experience, consider this: the Philips has a slightly lower overall sound quality but offers a more immersive soundstage, which might enhance your music listening experience. The Sennheiser, however, has marginally better overall sound quality and scores higher for use with TV and video, likely due to its more refined audio reproduction. Both are similarly comfortable and neither has active noise cancelling or wireless capabilities. The Philips is heavier, which could affect comfort over long periods. Neither is suited for exercise or noisy environments due to their open-back design and poor noise isolation. If budget is a concern and you prefer a more enveloping sound, the Philips might be the way to go. However, if you're looking for the best sound for a diverse range of uses, including TV and video, and don't mind spending a bit more, the Sennheiser would be a better choice. Both have a detachable cable, but only the Sennheiser is foldable, which adds a bit to its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Good for gaming
Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Cost
$140
$180
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $140 and the Sennheiser 560S costs $180.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser 560S has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
9.3
9.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser 560S to be best in class for music, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent.
Gaming
7.0
6.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Philips Fidelio X2HR to be good for gaming, while the Sennheiser 560S is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.0
5.1
The Sennheiser 560S and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
8.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser 560S to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.
TV and Video
8.8
9.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser 560S to be excellent for TV and video, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Sennheiser 560S are both poor for noise reduction.
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Spec Comparison
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| Philips Fidelio X2HR | Sennheiser 560S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$140 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2014 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 390 Grams | 244.9 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Liquid Audio
Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
Sennheiser 560S
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | March 2022
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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About Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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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