A/B comparison · Headphones
Sennheiser IE 80 S vs Sennheiser HD 200 Pro
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024 Scored with 10 + 10 Amazon reviews
Sennheiser IE 80 S vs Sennheiser HD 200 Pro in brief
- Spec rows: Sennheiser IE 80 S wins 2, Sennheiser HD 200 Pro wins 0, 7 tied or not compared, of 9 rows.
- Our scores: Sennheiser IE 80 S 7.2/10, Sennheiser HD 200 Pro 6.7/10.
- Sennheiser IE 80 S wins: sound quality (7.4 vs 7.2), bass response (7.1 vs 6), midrange clarity (6.6 vs 6.5), treble detail (6.8 vs 6.3), soundstage & imaging (7.9 vs 7), build quality (8.2 vs 5.3), comfort and fit (7.9 vs 7.1).
- Sennheiser HD 200 Pro wins: noise isolation (7.5 vs 6.5), value for money (7.6 vs 6.5).
- Who should buy which: Pick the Sennheiser IE 80 S for sound quality, bass response, midrange clarity, treble detail, soundstage & imaging, build quality and comfort and fit. Pick the Sennheiser HD 200 Pro if noise isolation and value for money matter most.
Channel A · In-ear (IEM) · 2017
Channel B · Over-ear · 2016
Rows won, of 9 compared Sennheiser 2 · Sennheiser 0 · tied or not compared 7
Datasheet · Side by side
Spec by spec
Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.
Sound & drivers
Power, comfort, battery
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How it scored, paired
9 aspects, two channels
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Availability
Where they stand on price
Sennheiser IE 80 S
The Sennheiser IE 80 S isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Sennheiser IE 200.
Why this one: Current wired audiophile in ear with ear hooks continuing the IE line that replaced the IE 80 S
Sennheiser HD 200 Pro
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