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Philips Fidelio X2HR vs Sennheiser HD 598

7.48 in
9.06 in
Philips Fidelio X2HR Headphones
Philips Fidelio X2HR
Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 598
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
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3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
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User rating
81
3.9 out of 5
81 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
1 %
1 stars
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4.1 out of 5
50 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Full Comparison

Technical details

Philips Fidelio X2HRPhilips Fidelio X2HR
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium
Diaphragm material
Layered Motion Control
Duofol

Design

Philips Fidelio X2HRPhilips Fidelio X2HR
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Colour of productBlack
  • Beige
  • Beige,Brown
  • Brown
Acoustic designOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldablenoyes

Dimensions

Philips Fidelio X2HRPhilips Fidelio X2HR
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Weight13.4 oz9.52 oz

Sound

Philips Fidelio X2HRPhilips Fidelio X2HR
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 X2HRPhilips Fidelio X2HR
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Cable length33
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesno

Power

Philips Fidelio X2HRPhilips Fidelio X2HR
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Battery operatednono

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