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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Sennheiser HD 800 S

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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 wired connection

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THE CONTENDER

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Black · HD 800 S · 506911

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Exact model & source notes

The HD 800 S is an open-back, over-ear headphone built around a 56 mm ring-radiator driver with an acoustic absorber. It is rated 4–51,000 Hz (−10 dB) at 300 ohms and ships with detachable 3 m cables in both 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced form.

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 800 SYes

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 800 SWired analogue; detachable 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced cables

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · USB-C charge cable sold separately.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · The XLR-4 cable is an optional accessory. The manual describes using a standard 3.5 mm adapter, but its inclusion or exclusion is not explicitly established by the reviewed package list.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 SOver-ear (circumaural), open-back dynamic headphones

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer 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 800 SOpen-back

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer 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 800 SNot 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 800 S

The reviewed exact manufacturer sources establish open-back dynamic construction but do not explicitly state whether active noise cancellation is present or absent. Acoustic mesh, an absorber or an omitted ANC control does not establish ANC=false. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specification table

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 800 SNot 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 800 S

The reviewed exact manufacturer sources do not explicitly establish microphone presence or absence for the supplied configuration. Stereo audio conductors and omitted controls are not proof that no microphone exists. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specification table

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 800 SNot 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 800 S

The reviewed exact manufacturer sources do not explicitly give battery life or state that no battery is required for operation. A wired analogue connection is known; the generic disposal wording “battery/rechargeable battery (if applicable)” establishes neither presence nor absence. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specification table

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 800 S300 ohm

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

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

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer 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 800 S56 mm dynamic ring radiator; 40 mm voice coil; angled drivers, acoustic absorber, vibration-damping chassis and headband insert

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · The driver, diaphragm and voice-coil sizes describe different parts.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 SDetachable 3 m unbalanced and balanced cables included; XLR-4 cable optional

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

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

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 S3 m

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Length of the supplied cable.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 SNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 800 S

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 800 SNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 800 S

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 800 S6.35 mm unbalanced cable and 4.4 mm balanced cable

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Needs a matching headphone output; the 4.4 mm balanced cable needs a balanced output.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 SApproximately 3.4 N ±0.3 N

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

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

Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 SNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 800 S

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 800 S≤0.02% at 1 kHz, 1 V rms

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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

Driver diameter

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 S56 mm

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Ring-radiator transducer diameter.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 SMicrofibre ear pads; replaceable

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedure shown in the manual.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 SDiffuse-field equalised

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 S10–44,100 Hz (−3 dB); 4–51,000 Hz (−10 dB)

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · The manual gives both thresholds; the UK page lists only the wider range.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 SNot 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 800 S

No source recorded for this side.

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

Supplied 3.5 mm adapter

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

The manual describes using a standard 3.5 mm adapter but does not explicitly say it is supplied or not supplied. It is absent from the reviewed package list; that omission is not a definitive exclusion. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 SMaximum 500 mW under EN 60-268-7

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Maximum input the headphones can handle, not the amplifier power they need.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 S10.5 mT

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Static magnetic field at the headphone surface.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 S−10 °C to +55 °C

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Storage −20 °C to +70 °C; relative humidity 10–80% operating and 10–90% storage, non-condensing.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 S102 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V rms

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

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

Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 SDetachable cables; replaceable ear pads, headband padding and washable 3D-mesh dust covers

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

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

Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 SNot 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 800 S

No source recorded for this side.

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 800 SNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Sennheiser HD 800 S

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 800 SNot 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 800 S

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 800 S330 g

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Approximate, without the cable.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

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 800 S

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 800 S

What it brings

Its 56 mm ring-radiator driver is rated 10–44,100 Hz (−3 dB) with total harmonic distortion of 0.02% or less at 1 kHz and 1 V rms, in a diffuse-field-equalised open design.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Both a 6.35 mm unbalanced and a 4.4 mm balanced cable are included, and the ear pads, headband padding and dust covers can be replaced by the owner.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

At 300 ohms, check that your amplifier or audio source can drive the headphones properly. The documented connection uses the supplied analogue audio cables with 6.35 mm and 4.4 mm plugs.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Sennheiser describes the intended use as listening at home with high-quality audio systems. A standard 3.5 mm adapter can be used, but the reviewed sources do not explicitly establish whether one is included.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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31 of 31 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Apple AirPods Pro 3 and Sennheiser HD 800 S
Specification	Apple AirPods Pro 3	Sennheiser HD 800 S

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer 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 800 S 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 800 S No source recorded.	IP57 (earbuds and charging case)	Not provided
Acoustic design Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Open-back
Weight Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Approximate, without the cable. Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	330 g
Ear pads Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedure shown in the manual. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	Microfibre ear pads; replaceable
Replaceable parts Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedures are in the manual; spare-part availability varies. Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	Detachable cables; replaceable ear pads, headband padding and washable 3D-mesh dust covers
Rated contact pressure Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Nominal clamping force; individual fit and comfort can differ. Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	Approximately 3.4 N ±0.3 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 800 S Manufacturer specification · The XLR-4 cable is an optional accessory. The manual describes using a standard 3.5 mm adapter, but its inclusion or exclusion is not explicitly established by the reviewed package list. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Bluetooth 5.3; MagSafe Charging Case works with MagSafe, Apple Watch and Qi-certified chargers or USB-C	Wired analogue; detachable 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced cables
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 800 S The reviewed exact manufacturer sources do not explicitly give battery life or state that no battery is required for operation. A wired analogue connection is known; the generic disposal wording “battery/rechargeable battery (if applicable)” establishes neither presence nor absence. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specification table	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 800 S Manufacturer specification · Length of the supplied cable. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	3 m
Included and optional cables Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Optional cables are sold separately; balanced cables need a balanced headphone output. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	Detachable 3 m unbalanced and balanced cables included; XLR-4 cable optional
Supplied plug configuration Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Needs a matching headphone output; the 4.4 mm balanced cable needs a balanced output. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	6.35 mm unbalanced cable and 4.4 mm balanced cable

Headphone chip Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S 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 800 S No source recorded.	Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking	Not provided
Nominal impedance Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Nominal impedance; check that your amplifier or audio source can drive this load. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	300 ohm
Driver diameter Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Ring-radiator transducer diameter. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	56 mm
Driver construction Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · The driver, diaphragm and voice-coil sizes describe different parts. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	56 mm dynamic ring radiator; 40 mm voice coil; angled drivers, acoustic absorber, vibration-damping chassis and headband insert
Rated frequency range Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · The manual gives both thresholds; the UK page lists only the wider range. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	10–44,100 Hz (−3 dB); 4–51,000 Hz (−10 dB)
Rated sensitivity Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Rated at 1 kHz with 1 V rms; not directly comparable with dB/mW ratings. Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	102 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V rms
Frequency equalisation Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	Diffuse-field equalised
Rated total harmonic distortion Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	≤0.02% at 1 kHz, 1 V rms
Rated long-term input power Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Maximum input the headphones can handle, not the amplifier power they need. Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	Maximum 500 mW under EN 60-268-7

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 800 S The reviewed exact manufacturer sources do not explicitly establish microphone presence or absence for the supplied configuration. Stereo audio conductors and omitted controls are not proof that no microphone exists. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specification table	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 800 S The reviewed exact manufacturer sources establish open-back dynamic construction but do not explicitly state whether active noise cancellation is present or absent. Acoustic mesh, an absorber or an omitted ANC control does not establish ANC=false. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specification table	Yes	Not listed by the manufacturer

Earbud controls Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S 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 800 S 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 800 S No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided

Static magnetic field at the surface Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Static magnetic field at the headphone surface. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	10.5 mT
Operating temperature Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Storage −20 °C to +70 °C; relative humidity 10–80% operating and 10–90% storage, non-condensing. Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	−10 °C to +55 °C

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Supplied 3.5 mm adapter Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S The manual describes using a standard 3.5 mm adapter but does not explicitly say it is supplied or not supplied. It is absent from the reviewed package list; that omission is not a definitive exclusion. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer

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