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Philips Fidelio X2HR · 139 €Sennheiser HD 560S · 159 €
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| What matters | Philips Fidelio X2HRPhilipsMedium confidence | Sennheiser HD 560SSennheiserMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.5 | 8.7 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 139,00 € (best in this comparison) | 159,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 8.9 | 9.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 7.4 | 7.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 8.0 | 8.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 7.4 | 9.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 6.0 | 8.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 5.2 | 8.0 (best in this comparison) |
| Battery | — | N/A — wired |
| Noise cancelling | None — open back | None, open back |
| Weight | 380 g | 240 g |
| Connection | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm | 6.3 mm + 3.5 mm adapter |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — velour pads sold separately | Yes, €25, plus cable and headband |
| Best for | A warm, easy tuning · The most comfortable headband in the price range · Gaming and films | Working at a desk · Accurate, uncoloured sound · Buying once and keeping it a decade |
| Avoid if | You want a neutral reference · You need portability | You need noise cancelling · You want wireless · You share an office — they leak sound |
| Main drawback | Heavy at 380 g | Open back leaks in both directions |
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 560S wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 headphones, the Sennheiser HD 560S has both the highest Worth Score (8.7) and the best score per euro at 159,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is open back leaks in both directions.
Best overallSennheiser HD 560S — Highest Worth Score here at 8.7, 1.2 ahead of the Philips Fidelio X2HR. Best for working at a desk.
CheapestPhilips Fidelio X2HR — 139,00 € — the entry point here. Heavy at 380 g
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.