A/B comparison · Headphones
Sennheiser HD 598 vs Sennheiser HD 650
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024 Scored with 10 + 10 Amazon reviews
Sennheiser HD 598 vs Sennheiser HD 650 in brief
- Spec rows: Sennheiser HD 598 wins 1, Sennheiser HD 650 wins 1, 8 tied or not compared, of 10 rows.
- Our scores: Sennheiser HD 598 8.9/10, Sennheiser HD 650 9.2/10.
- Sennheiser HD 598 wins: sound quality (9.5 vs 9.4), treble detail (9 vs 8.5), soundstage & imaging (9.6 vs 9.5), comfort and fit (9.8 vs 8.9).
- Sennheiser HD 650 wins: bass response (9 vs 8.7), midrange clarity (9.5 vs 9.3), build quality (9.6 vs 8.5), noise isolation (8.7 vs 6.5), value for money (9.3 vs 8.9).
- Who should buy which: Pick the Sennheiser HD 598 for sound quality, treble detail, soundstage & imaging and comfort and fit. Pick the Sennheiser HD 650 if bass response, midrange clarity, build quality, noise isolation and value for money matter most.
Rows won, of 10 compared Sennheiser 1 · Sennheiser 1 · tied or not compared 8
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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From our reviews
How it scored, paired
9 aspects, two channels
Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.
Availability
Where they stand on price
Sennheiser HD 598
The Sennheiser HD 598 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Sennheiser HD 599.
Why this one: Direct continuation of the HD 598 slot as the current open back model still sold new
Sennheiser HD 650
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