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Sennheiser RS 220 vs Sony MDR-HW700DS

    Sennheiser RS 220 Headphones
    Sennheiser RS 220
      8.66 in
      1.26 in
      Sony MDR-HW700DS Headphones
      Sony MDR-HW700DS
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      11
      3.9 out of 5
      8 user ratings
      5 stars
      		37 %
      4 stars
      		50 %
      3 stars
      		12 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      5
      5 editorial reviews
      Steve Withers takes a look at Sony's new HW700 digital wireless headphones and finds out whether they deliver on the promise of the 'world's first' 9.1-channel surround experience.Read more
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      User rating
      45
      4.2 out of 5
      45 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
      		46 %
      3 stars
      		15 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      48
      4.2 out of 5
      48 user ratings
      5 stars
      		39 %
      4 stars
      		39 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Sennheiser RS 220Sennheiser RS 220
      Sony MDR-HW700DSSony MDR-HW700DS
      Sound outputStereoSurround
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
      Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

      Design

      Sennheiser RS 220Sennheiser RS 220
      Sony MDR-HW700DSSony MDR-HW700DS
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Grey
      • Black
      • Black,Grey
      Acoustic designOpenClosed
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
      CategoryAudiophileGaming

      Dimensions

      Sennheiser RS 220Sennheiser RS 220
      Sony MDR-HW700DSSony MDR-HW700DS
      Weight11.61 oz11.29 oz

      Sound

      Sennheiser RS 220Sennheiser RS 220
      Sony MDR-HW700DSSony MDR-HW700DS
      Impedance150.0 Ω24.0 Ω
      Frequency range16 - 220005 - 25000
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic

      Connectivity

      Sennheiser RS 220Sennheiser RS 220
      Sony MDR-HW700DSSony MDR-HW700DS
      Inputs supported3.5mmUSB
      Wireless connection
      Radio
      Radio
      Wireless range10030
      Other connectors
      • Digital optical input
      • RCA stereo input
      • Digital optical input
      • RCA stereo input

      Features

      Sennheiser RS 220Sennheiser RS 220
      Sony MDR-HW700DSSony MDR-HW700DS
      ButtonsVolumeVolume
      FM radioyesyes

      Power

      Sennheiser RS 220Sennheiser RS 220
      Sony MDR-HW700DSSony MDR-HW700DS
      Battery operatedyesyes
      Battery life8.0 h12.0 h
      Talk time8.0 h12.0 h

      Pros & Cons

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