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Sennheiser HD 600 · 329 €Sony WH-1000XM5 · 329 €
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| What matters | Sennheiser HD 600SennheiserMedium confidence | Sony WH-1000XM5SonyMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 8.8 (best in this comparison) | 8.1 |
| Best price | 329,00 € | 329,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 8.2 (best in this comparison) | 7.4 |
| Build quality | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Performance | 9.2 | 9.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 9.6 (best in this comparison) | 8.6 |
| Repairability | 9.4 (best in this comparison) | 5.2 |
| Support & warranty | 8.2 | 8.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Battery | — | 30 h with ANC |
| Noise cancelling | None — open back | Class leading |
| Weight | 260 g | 250 g |
| Connection | Detachable cable, 6.3 mm | Bluetooth 5.2, 3.5 mm |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — pads, headband, cable and drivers all sold separately | Yes, €35 official |
| Best for | Mixing and critical listening · Keeping one pair for a decade · Every part being a spare part | Long flights · All-day office wear · Call quality |
| Avoid if | You need isolation — these leak in both directions · You want to use them outdoors | You need them to fold flat into a coat pocket · You want a wired-first audiophile can |
| Main drawback | Needs an amplifier to reach its potential | No longer folds like the XM4 |
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 600 wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 headphones, the Sennheiser HD 600 has both the highest Worth Score (8.8) and the best score per euro at 329,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is needs an amplifier to reach its potential.
Best overallSennheiser HD 600 — Highest Worth Score here at 8.8, 0.7 ahead of the Sony WH-1000XM5. Best for mixing and critical listening.
Skip this oneSony WH-1000XM5 — Lowest Worth Score here at 8.1, 0.7 lower against the Sennheiser HD 600 and no cheaper. No longer folds like the XM4
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.