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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you're looking for exceptional sound quality and soundstage with premium build and maximum comfort, the Sennheiser HD800S is the better choice, but you'll pay a premium. The Philips Fidelio X2HR offers strong performance in sound quality as well, with a slight edge in the bass response that some listeners may prefer for music listening. Both are over-ear, open-back headphones making them excellent for home use but not ideal for noisy environments or exercise. Neither have a microphone, so they aren't the best choice for calls or gaming if voice communication is important. The Philips offers considerable savings without drastically compromising on the listening experience, making them a great value option for an immersive audio experience. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
  • The Philips Fidelio X2HR has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser HD800S.
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD800S
  • Best in class for music
  • Best in class for TV and video
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

9.3
Fidelio X2HR
HD800S
9.9
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for music, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent.

TV and Video

8.8
Fidelio X2HR
HD800S
9.7
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for TV and video, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good.

Cost

$140
Fidelio X2HR
HD800S
$1,390
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The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $140 and the Sennheiser HD800S costs $1,390.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

7.0
Fidelio X2HR
HD800S
7.5
The Sennheiser HD800S and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both good for gaming.

Phone Calls

5.0
Fidelio X2HR
HD800S
5.0
The Sennheiser HD800S and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both poor for phone calls.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.9
Fidelio X2HR
HD800S
8.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser HD800S to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.

Noise Reduction

2.5
Fidelio X2HR
HD800S
2.5
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Sennheiser HD800S are both poor for noise reduction.

Build Quality

9.0
Fidelio X2HR
HD800S
9.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Sennheiser HD800S both have excellent build quality.

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How the Philips Fidelio X2HR and the Sennheiser HD800S compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Philips Fidelio X2HRSennheiser HD800S
Philips Fidelio X2HRSennheiser HD800S

GENERAL

Price
$140
$1,390
Brand
PhilipsSennheiser
Release Date
September 1, 2014December 1, 2015
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired

SOUND

Music Score
9.3/1010/10
Phone Calls Score
5/105/10
Gaming Score
7.1/107.6/10
TV and Video Score
8.9/109.7/10
Exercise Score
4.5/104.5/10

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/102.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/109/10
Comfort score
8.4/1010/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
390 Grams371.9 Grams
Waterproof Rating
00
Dustproof Rating
00

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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 HD800S

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Sound Guys

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 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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