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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Sennheiser HD800S offers exceptional sound quality and comfort, making it excellent for immersive music and TV experiences; however, it's less suitable for exercise and outdoor use due to its size and lack of sweat resistance. On the other hand, Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones, while offering modest sound quality, are more portable, sweatproof, and allow situational awareness, making them a better option for exercise and outdoor activities. If budget is a concern, the Youthwhisper is much more affordable and provides the convenience of wireless connectivity, whereas the Sennheisers are pricier and wired, but deliver superior audio fidelity for critical listening at home. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Sennheiser HD800S
  • Best in class for music
  • Good for gaming
  • Best in class for TV and video
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
  • Good for exercise

Key differences

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Music

9.9
HD800S
Bone Conduction Headphones
4.8
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.

Gaming

7.5
HD800S
Bone Conduction Headphones
4.9
The Sennheiser HD800S is good for gaming, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.

Phone Calls

5.0
HD800S
Bone Conduction Headphones
6.5
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair for phone calls, while the Sennheiser HD800S is poor.

TV and Video

9.7
HD800S
Bone Conduction Headphones
5.1
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for TV and video, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.

Battery

N/A
HD800S
Bone Conduction Headphones
8.0 Hours
The Sennheiser HD800S does not have a battery. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.

Cost

$1,390
HD800S
Bone Conduction Headphones
$36
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The Sennheiser HD800S has a price of $1,390 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.

Build Quality

9.0
HD800S
Bone Conduction Headphones
8.0
The Sennheiser HD800S has excellent build quality, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.1
HD800S
Bone Conduction Headphones
8.2
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones and Sennheiser HD800S are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.

Noise Reduction

2.5
HD800S
Bone Conduction Headphones
2.5
The Sennheiser HD800S and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for noise reduction.

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How the Sennheiser HD800S and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Sennheiser HD800SYouthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
Sennheiser HD800SYouthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones

GENERAL

Price
$1,390
$36
Brand
SennheiserYouthwhisper
Release Date
December 1, 2015June 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
10/104.9/10
Phone Calls Score
5/106.6/10
Gaming Score
7.6/105/10
TV and Video Score
9.7/105.1/10
Exercise Score
4.5/107.4/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A8 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A2 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/AUnknown

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/102.5/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Android App
N/ANo
iOS App
N/ANo
Mic Quality
N/A6/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108/10
Comfort score
10/107/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
371.9 Grams29 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated
Waterproof Rating
04

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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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Stozz Audio

Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."

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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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