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Philips Fidelio X2 vs Sennheiser HD 598

Philips Fidelio X2 Headphones
Philips Fidelio X2
Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 598
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
4.7 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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18
3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
49
4.1 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
50
4.1 out of 5
50 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Philips Fidelio X2Philips Fidelio X2
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium
Diaphragm material
Liquid Crystal Polymer
Duofol

Design

Philips Fidelio X2Philips Fidelio X2
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Colour of productBlack
  • Beige
  • Beige,Brown
  • Brown
Acoustic designOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Body material
  • Leather
  • Memory foam
  • Leatherette
  • Plastic
CategoryAudiophileAudiophile

Dimensions

Philips Fidelio X2Philips Fidelio X2
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Weight13.4 oz9.52 oz

Sound

Philips Fidelio X2Philips Fidelio X2
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Impedance30.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 4000012 - 38500
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.97 in1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.1 %0.1 %

Connectivity

Philips Fidelio X2Philips Fidelio X2
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
6.35mm
Cable length3.03
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesno

Power

Philips Fidelio X2Philips Fidelio X2
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

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