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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Sennheiser HD 600

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Apple AirPods Pro 3

MFHP4ZM/A · MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) · UK

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Exact model & source notes

AirPods Pro 3 (MFHP4ZM/A in the UK, MFHP4LL/A in the US) are Apple's true wireless earbuds with silicone ear tips in five sizes, active noise cancellation, the H2 chip and a heart-rate sensor for workouts. Apple rates them at up to 8 hours with ANC on and up to 24 hours with the MagSafe Charging Case.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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WHICH SUITS YOU?

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A wireless connection

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A wired connection

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THE CONTENDER

Sennheiser HD 600

508824 · grey finish · 300 ohm · standard 3 m stereo cable

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Exact model & source notes

The HD 600 is an open-back, over-ear dynamic headphone. Sennheiser describes a 42 mm driver with a 38 mm diaphragm and aluminium voice coils, rated 12–40,500 Hz (−10 dB) at 300 ohms. It has a detachable 3 m cable and replaceable velour ear pads.

Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 06

Open-back design

Open-back earcups are not sealed. Start here if your listening space is quiet; this construction is not a sound-quality rating.

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 600Yes

Open-back. Manufacturer specification

Source 1

Choose your must-haves

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

2 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Apple AirPods Pro 3Bluetooth 5.3; MagSafe Charging Case works with MagSafe, Apple Watch and Qi-certified chargers or USB-C

Sennheiser HD 600Wired analogue stereo; detachable 3 m cable and supplied adapter support 3.5 mm and 6.35 mm connections

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · USB-C charge cable sold separately.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's manual and UK page disagree on which plug is native; see Supplied plug configuration.

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Wearing style

Apple AirPods Pro 3In-ear, true wireless (silicone ear tips in five sizes)

Sennheiser HD 600Over-ear (circumaural), open-back dynamic headphones

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (29)

Acoustic design

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 600Open-back

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Active noise cancellation

Apple AirPods Pro 3Yes

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode and Adaptive Audio.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 600

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation absence. Preserve separately sourced acoustic design and passive attenuation; they cannot turn omitted ANC into a false capability. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Microphone

In Visual facts

Apple AirPods Pro 3Yes

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Dual beamforming microphones plus an inward-facing microphone.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 600

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish microphone absence. Omission from a package or technical inventory, a stereo audio connector, and a without-remote statement do not establish microphone=false. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery life

Apple AirPods Pro 3Earbuds: up to 8 hours per charge with Active Noise Cancellation on (7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and head tracking); up to 6.5 hours with heart-rate sensing during workouts; up to 10 hours in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature. With the MagSafe Charging Case: up to 24 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on. 5 minutes in the case gives around 1 hour. Apple does not publish an ANC-off figure.

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Apple's tests (July–August 2025, pre-production units paired with iPhone 17 Pro, 50% volume) ran until the first earbud stopped.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 600

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or that no battery is required for operation. A wired/dynamic audio path, omitted charger or Battery included N is not an explicit operating-power requirement. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Nominal impedance

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 600300 ohm

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Nominal impedance; check that your amplifier or audio source can drive this load.

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Driver construction

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 600Open dynamic 42 mm driver with a 38 mm diaphragm and aluminium voice coils

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser gives 42 mm for the driver and 38 mm for its diaphragm; it does not say how the 42 mm figure is measured.

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published acoustic changes

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Sennheiser does not describe an acoustic revision for the HD 600. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included and optional cables

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 600Detachable 3 m unbalanced cable included; 4.4 mm and XLR-4 balanced cables optional

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Optional cables are sold separately; balanced cables need a balanced headphone output.

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included cable length

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 6003 m

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Length of the supplied cable.

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Case speaker for Find My

Apple AirPods Pro 3Yes

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 600

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone chip

Apple AirPods Pro 3Apple H2 headphone chip; second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in the case

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 600

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Supplied plug configuration

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 600Conflicting evidence

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Sennheiser's manual and UK specification table list a 3.5 mm plug with a 6.35 mm adapter, while the UK page's connection text describes a 6.3 mm plug with a 3.5 mm adapter. Check the listing for the supplied plug. · Manufacturer specification · Needs a matching headphone output; the 4.4 mm balanced cable needs a balanced output.

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated contact pressure

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 600Approximately 6.0 N ±1.0 N

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Nominal clamping force; individual fit and comfort can differ.

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Earbud controls

Apple AirPods Pro 3Touch control: press controls (play/pause, answer/mute, camera remote, end call, skip forward/back, hold to switch listening modes) plus swipe up or down for volume

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 600

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated total harmonic distortion

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 600≤0.1% at 1 kHz, 1 V rms (DIN 45500)

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Rated to DIN 45500; other models use different test levels, so compare with care.

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ear pads

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 600Velour ear pads; replaceable

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedure shown in the manual.

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Frequency equalisation

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 600Diffuse-field equalised

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated frequency range

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 60012–40,500 Hz (−10 dB)

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Health and hearing features

Apple AirPods Pro 3Heart-rate sensor for workouts; Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Hearing features depend on compatible Apple devices, software and regional availability.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 600

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated long-term input power

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 6000.2 W under DIN 45580

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Rated to DIN 45580; the maximum input the headphones can handle, not the amplifier power they need.

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Static magnetic field at the surface

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 6001.8 mT

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Static magnetic field at the headphone surface.

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating temperature

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 600−10 °C to +55 °C

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated sensitivity

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 60097 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V rms

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Rated at 1 kHz with 1 V rms; not directly comparable with dB/mW ratings.

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Replaceable parts

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 600Detachable cable and replaceable ear pads

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedures are in the manual; spare-part availability varies.

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial audio

Apple AirPods Pro 3Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Apple: compatible hardware and software required; works with compatible content in supported apps. An iPhone with TrueDepth camera is required to create the personal profile for Spatial Audio.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 600

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer sub-bass claim

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Sennheiser makes no sub-bass claim for the HD 600. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dust, sweat and water resistance

Apple AirPods Pro 3IP57 (earbuds and charging case)

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 600

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight

Apple AirPods Pro 35.55 g

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The MagSafe Charging Case weighs 43.99 g.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 600

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 600260 g

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Approximate, without the cable.

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 600

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Apple AirPods Pro 3

What it brings

Five ear-tip sizes (XXS to L) are included, and Apple lists hearing features — Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection — plus a heart-rate sensor for workouts.
Manufacturer source
The earbuds and case are rated IP57, and the case charges from MagSafe, Apple Watch, Qi or USB-C chargers, with a Find My speaker and Ultra Wideband chip.
Manufacturer source

What to check

No USB-C cable is included, and Apple publishes battery figures only with ANC on or with specific features in use, not with noise control off.
Manufacturer source
At 5.55 g each the earbuds are heavier than AirPods 5 (4.3 g), and the 43.99 g case is also heavier. Many features, such as hearing tools and Personalised Spatial Audio, need compatible Apple devices.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Sennheiser HD 600

What it brings

The detachable 3 m cable and velour ear pads can be replaced, and optional 4.4 mm and XLR-4 balanced cables are available for balanced amplifiers.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

At 300 ohms with a rated 97 dB SPL at 1 kHz / 1 V rms, check that your amplifier or audio source can drive the headphones properly.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The open-back design leaks sound and lets outside noise in. Sennheiser's pages disagree on whether the cable ends in a 3.5 mm or 6.35 mm plug, so check the listing.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

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Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for Apple AirPods Pro 3 and Sennheiser HD 600
Specification	Apple AirPods Pro 3	Sennheiser HD 600

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	In-ear, true wireless (silicone ear tips in five sizes)	Over-ear (circumaural), open-back dynamic headphones
Weight Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The MagSafe Charging Case weighs 43.99 g. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Sennheiser HD 600 No source recorded.	5.55 g	Not provided
Dust, sweat and water resistance Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Sennheiser HD 600 No source recorded.	IP57 (earbuds and charging case)	Not provided
Weight Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Approximate, without the cable. Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	260 g
Acoustic design Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	Open-back
Replaceable parts Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedures are in the manual; spare-part availability varies. Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	Detachable cable and replaceable ear pads
Ear pads Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedure shown in the manual. Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	Velour ear pads; replaceable
Rated contact pressure Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Nominal clamping force; individual fit and comfort can differ. Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	Approximately 6.0 N ±1.0 N

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · USB-C charge cable sold separately. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's manual and UK page disagree on which plug is native; see Supplied plug configuration. Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Bluetooth 5.3; MagSafe Charging Case works with MagSafe, Apple Watch and Qi-certified chargers or USB-C	Wired analogue stereo; detachable 3 m cable and supplied adapter support 3.5 mm and 6.35 mm connections
Battery life Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Apple's tests (July–August 2025, pre-production units paired with iPhone 17 Pro, 50% volume) ran until the first earbud stopped. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Sennheiser HD 600 The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or that no battery is required for operation. A wired/dynamic audio path, omitted charger or Battery included N is not an explicit operating-power requirement. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Earbuds: up to 8 hours per charge with Active Noise Cancellation on (7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and head tracking); up to 6.5 hours with heart-rate sensing during workouts; up to 10 hours in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature. With the MagSafe Charging Case: up to 24 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on. 5 minutes in the case gives around 1 hour. Apple does not publish an ANC-off figure.	Not listed by the manufacturer
Included cable length Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Length of the supplied cable. Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	3 m
Included and optional cables Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Optional cables are sold separately; balanced cables need a balanced headphone output. Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	Detachable 3 m unbalanced cable included; 4.4 mm and XLR-4 balanced cables optional

Headphone chip Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Sennheiser HD 600 No source recorded.	Apple H2 headphone chip; second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in the case	Not provided
Spatial audio Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Apple: compatible hardware and software required; works with compatible content in supported apps. An iPhone with TrueDepth camera is required to create the personal profile for Spatial Audio. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Sennheiser HD 600 No source recorded.	Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking	Not provided
Nominal impedance Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Nominal impedance; check that your amplifier or audio source can drive this load. Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	300 ohm
Rated frequency range Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	12–40,500 Hz (−10 dB)
Rated sensitivity Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Rated at 1 kHz with 1 V rms; not directly comparable with dB/mW ratings. Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	97 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V rms
Driver construction Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser gives 42 mm for the driver and 38 mm for its diaphragm; it does not say how the 42 mm figure is measured. Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications	Not provided	Open dynamic 42 mm driver with a 38 mm diaphragm and aluminium voice coils
Frequency equalisation Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	Diffuse-field equalised
Rated total harmonic distortion Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Rated to DIN 45500; other models use different test levels, so compare with care. Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	≤0.1% at 1 kHz, 1 V rms (DIN 45500)
Rated long-term input power Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Rated to DIN 45580; the maximum input the headphones can handle, not the amplifier power they need. Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	0.2 W under DIN 45580

Microphone Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Dual beamforming microphones plus an inward-facing microphone. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Sennheiser HD 600 The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish microphone absence. Omission from a package or technical inventory, a stereo audio connector, and a without-remote statement do not establish microphone=false. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Yes	Not listed by the manufacturer
Active noise cancellation Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode and Adaptive Audio. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Sennheiser HD 600 The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation absence. Preserve separately sourced acoustic design and passive attenuation; they cannot turn omitted ANC into a false capability. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Yes	Not listed by the manufacturer

Earbud controls Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Sennheiser HD 600 No source recorded.	Touch control: press controls (play/pause, answer/mute, camera remote, end call, skip forward/back, hold to switch listening modes) plus swipe up or down for volume	Not provided
Health and hearing features Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Hearing features depend on compatible Apple devices, software and regional availability. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Sennheiser HD 600 No source recorded.	Heart-rate sensor for workouts; Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection	Not provided
Case speaker for Find My Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Sennheiser HD 600 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided

Static magnetic field at the surface Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Static magnetic field at the headphone surface. Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	1.8 mT
Operating temperature Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	−10 °C to +55 °C

Show unverified (3)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.

Specifications without verified values for either product
Supplied plug configuration Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Sennheiser's manual and UK specification table list a 3.5 mm plug with a 6.35 mm adapter, while the UK page's connection text describes a 6.3 mm plug with a 3.5 mm adapter. Check the listing for the supplied plug. · Manufacturer specification · Needs a matching headphone output; the 4.4 mm balanced cable needs a balanced output. Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	Conflicting sources
Published acoustic changes Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Sennheiser does not describe an acoustic revision for the HD 600. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer
Manufacturer sub-bass claim Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Sennheiser makes no sub-bass claim for the HD 600. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer

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Impedance: 48 Ω
Cable length: 2.5 m
Wearing style: Over-ear (circumaural), open-back wired gaming headset with boom microphone

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Logitech G PRO X wired gaming headset in black with detachable boom microphone

Logitech PRO X Gaming Headset (wired)

Cable length: 2 m
Wearing style: Over-ear (circumaural) wired gaming headset with detachable boom microphone
Wired / wireless connections: Wired: 2 m PC cable with inline volume and mute, 1.5 m mobile cable with button, Y splitter for separate mic and headphone ports, and a USB external sound card (DAC)

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Beyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO

Impedance: 48 Ω
Cable length: 2.5 m
Wearing style: Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired gaming headset with boom microphone

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