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Sennheiser HD 660S2 vs Apple AirPods Max

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

HIGHER SCORE
Sennheiser HD 660S2
9.1
/ 10
Over-earHigh end
Apple AirPods Max
8.1
/ 10
Over-earHigh end

Specs comparison

9.1/10
SCORE
8.1/10
300Ω
IMPEDANCE
43Ω
104dB
SENSITIVITY
99dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Sennheiser HD 660S2 scores 9.1/10 with 300Ω impedance and 104dB sensitivity. At 300Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

The Apple AirPods Max scores 8.1/10 with 43Ω impedance and 99dB sensitivity. At 43Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Sennheiser HD 660S2 scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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