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Sennheiser HD 660S2 vs Sony WH-1000XM5

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

HIGHER SCORE
Sennheiser HD 660S2
9.1
/ 10
Over-earHigh end
Sony WH-1000XM5
8.4
/ 10
Over-earHigh end

Specs comparison

9.1/10
SCORE
8.4/10
300Ω
IMPEDANCE
48Ω
104dB
SENSITIVITY
102dB
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 Sony WH-1000XM5 scores 8.4/10 with 48Ω impedance and 102dB sensitivity. At 48Ω, 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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