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HiFiMan Edition XS · 429 €Sennheiser HD 6XX · 249 €
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| What matters | HiFiMan Edition XSHiFiManMedium confidence | Sennheiser HD 6XXSennheiserMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 6.9 | 8.7 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 429,00 € | 249,00 € (best in this comparison) |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 7.8 | 9.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 6.2 | 7.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 9.2 (best in this comparison) | 9.0 |
| Longevity | 6.4 | 9.5 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 6.2 | 9.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 3.8 | 6.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Battery | — | — |
| Noise cancelling | None — open back | None — open back |
| Weight | 405 g | 260 g |
| Connection | Detachable 3.5 mm dual-entry | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — pads sold separately | Yes — full parts availability |
| Best for | Large-diaphragm planar sound under €500 · Easy to drive for a planar · Spacious presentation | The classic Sennheiser sound at the lowest price it has ever had · Long listening without fatigue · A first serious pair |
| Avoid if | You have a small head — the earcups are enormous · You want a warranty you can rely on | You want bass impact · You have no amplifier |
| Main drawback | Very large and visually conspicuous | 300 ohm — a phone will not drive it properly |
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 6XX wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 headphones, the Sennheiser HD 6XX has both the highest Worth Score (8.7) and the best score per euro at 249,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is 300 ohm — a phone will not drive it properly.
Best overallSennheiser HD 6XX — Highest Worth Score here at 8.7, 1.8 ahead of the HiFiMan Edition XS. Best for the classic Sennheiser sound at the lowest price it has ever had.
Skip this oneHiFiMan Edition XS — Lowest Worth Score here at 6.9, 1.8 lower against the Sennheiser HD 6XX and no cheaper. Very large and visually conspicuous
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.