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Updated April 10, 2024·
The Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones, being open-back, offer a spacious soundstage suitable for immersive listening experiences at home, yet they are poor for noise isolation and not ideal for noisy environments or travel. The Sennheiser IE600 earbuds lend themselves to a more intimate sound with best-in-class overall sound quality and good noise isolation, making them versatile for different settings. Comfort is very good with both, but Philips is not suited for exercise. Sennheiser's portable design is better for on-the-go use. Both lack wireless functionality and have a detachable cable; Philips is more comfortable for TV due to lower latency, but not optimal for calls or gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser IE600
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
9.3
8.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Sennheiser IE600 is very good.
Phone Calls
5.0
3.5
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Sennheiser IE600 are both poor for phone calls, though the Philips Fidelio X2HR is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
5.4
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser IE600 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
7.0
The Sennheiser IE600 is good for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Cost
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The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $148 and the Sennheiser IE600 costs $600.
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Key similarities
Gaming
7.0
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Philips Fidelio X2HR to be good for gaming, while the Sennheiser IE600 is only fair.
TV and Video
8.8
9.3
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser IE600 to be excellent for TV and video, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Sennheiser IE600 both have excellent build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Philips Fidelio X2HR | Sennheiser IE600 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$148 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2014 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 3.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.6/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 390 Grams | 6 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof 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 IE600
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"If you've got the bucks, the Sennheiser IE 600 is a nice, upscale set of in-ear monitors made of a lightweight metal with an unusual texture. It comes with a suite of extras, and performs well at virtually every task."
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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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