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Sony MDR-EX800ST vs Moondrop Kato

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

Sony MDR-EX800ST
7.8
/ 10
IEMHigh end
HIGHER SCORE
Moondrop Kato
8.5
/ 10
IEMHigh end

Specs comparison

7.8/10
SCORE
8.5/10
16Ω
IMPEDANCE
32Ω
103dB
SENSITIVITY
112dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Sony MDR-EX800ST scores 7.8/10 with 16Ω impedance and 103dB sensitivity. At 16Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Moondrop Kato scores 8.5/10 with 32Ω impedance and 112dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Moondrop Kato 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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