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Sennheiser HD 800 vs Sony MDR-Z7

10.75 in
13.7 in
Sennheiser HD 800 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 800
Sony MDR-Z7 Headphones
Sony MDR-Z7
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
25
4.5 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
62 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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14
4.2 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
47
4.1 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
43
4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Sony MDR-Z7Sony MDR-Z7
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Sony MDR-Z7Sony MDR-Z7
Colour of product
  • Grey
  • Silver
Black,Silver
Acoustic designOpenClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Body materialMetalAluminum
CategoryAudiophileAudiophile
Connector contacts platingSilverGold

Dimensions

Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Sony MDR-Z7Sony MDR-Z7
Weight11.64 oz11.82 oz

Sound

Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Sony MDR-Z7Sony MDR-Z7
Impedance300.0 Ω70.0 Ω
Frequency range6 - 510004 - 100000
Diaphragm diameter2.2 in2.8 in
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in2.76 in
Maximum input power500.0 mW2000.0 mW

Connectivity

Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Sony MDR-Z7Sony MDR-Z7
Inputs supported
6.35mm
3.5mm
Cable length33
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednoyes
Type of connector6.3mm3.5mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Power

Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Sony MDR-Z7Sony MDR-Z7
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity500.0 mW2000.0 mW

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

          Often compared with Sennheiser HD 800

          Often compared with Sony MDR-Z7