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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and a more natural, immersive audio experience, especially for music and a larger soundstage for home use, go with the Sennheiser HD600. They excel in comfort but require a wired connection and are heavier, which makes them less suitable for exercise and travel. Alternatively, the Shokz OpenMove, while having lesser overall sound quality, offer the convenience of wireless usage and are sweatproof, making them a better option for exercise and on-the-go activities. They also provide the benefit of being able to stay aware of your surroundings due to their open design, but their open structure also means they won't isolate noise well, so they may not be ideal in loud environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser HD600
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
9.3
4.8
The Sennheiser HD600 is excellent for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
7.0
4.9
The Sennheiser HD600 is good for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser HD600 is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
5.0
The Sennheiser HD600 is very good for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Sennheiser HD600 does not have a battery. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$350
$80
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Sennheiser HD600 has a price of $350 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Sennheiser HD600 has excellent build quality, while the Shokz OpenMove has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
7.9
The Sennheiser HD600 and Shokz OpenMove are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Sennheiser HD600 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the Sennheiser HD600 and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser HD600 | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$350 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 1997 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 258.5 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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Sennheiser HD600
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Headphonesty
Jean Mouchet | September 2021
"The HD600 are state-of-the-art headphones with high sound quality and remarkable value, among most of the offerings in today’s time."
Shokz OpenMove
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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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