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HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Apple EarPods (USB-C) vs Sennheiser HD 660S2

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact models · UK & US buying links

Compared products

YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Apple EarPods (USB-C)

UK MYQY3ZM/A · EarPods (USB-C)

Side, rear and plug of EarPods with USB-C Connector.
Exact model & source notes

Apple accessory in the exact UK configuration identified by MYQY3ZM/A.

Specifications checked 19 Oct 2026.

Amazon links open search results. Check the exact variant, current price and availability with the retailer.

Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS

2 verified differences: Manufacturer audio connector and manufacturer headphone style. Compared in full below. Not a rating.

See the 2 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

Sennheiser HD 660S2

700240 · black with bronze accents · 300 ohm · 1.8 m balanced and unbalanced cables

Sennheiser HD 660S2 open-back over-ear headphones with model badge and detachable cable visible
Exact model & source notes

The HD 660S2 is an open-back, over-ear headphone with a 38 mm dynamic driver rated 8–41,500 Hz (−10 dB) at 300 ohms. Sennheiser revised its acoustics for stronger sub-bass, and it ships with 1.8 m 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced cables plus a 3.5 mm adapter.

Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.

Amazon links open search results. Check the exact variant, current price and availability with the retailer.

Manufacturer specifications

Apple EarPods (USB-C) UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

Sennheiser HD 660S2 UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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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 EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2Yes

Open-back. Manufacturer specification

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.

Manufacturer audio connector

Apple EarPods (USB-C)USB-C
Sennheiser HD 660S2Wired analogue stereo; 1.8 m cables with 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced plugs; included 3.5 mm adapter
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Manufacturer specification · Physical audio connector identified by this exact part; no wireless protocol or additional adapter is inferred.

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (27)

Acoustic design

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2Open-back
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications

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

Active noise cancellation

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2Not verified
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Not listed by the manufacturer in the captured exact-part source. · Manufacturer specification · A remote call-control button does not establish a microphone specification. A wired connector or omitted charging accessory does not prove ANC absence or operating battery requirements.

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

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 660S2 — 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 EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2Not verified
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Not listed by the manufacturer in the captured exact-part source. · Manufacturer specification · A remote call-control button does not establish a microphone specification. A wired connector or omitted charging accessory does not prove ANC absence or operating battery requirements.

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

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 660S2 — operating guide and specifications

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

Manufacturer battery requirements

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2Not verified
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Not listed by the manufacturer in the captured exact-part source. · Manufacturer specification · A remote call-control button does not establish a microphone specification. A wired connector or omitted charging accessory does not prove ANC absence or operating battery requirements.

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

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 660S2 — operating guide and specifications

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

Nominal impedance

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2300 ohm
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

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

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications

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

Driver construction

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S238 mm open dynamic transducer; aluminium voice coil and vented magnet system
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser lists 38 mm as the transducer size.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — exact model specifications

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

Accessory type and selected configuration

Apple EarPods (USB-C)EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2Not verified
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Published acoustic changes

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2Revised 300-ohm coil, more compliant surround, 70 Hz resonance and revised transducer airflow
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser describes these changes as the S2 revision of the HD 660S.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — exact model specifications

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

Included and optional cables

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2Detachable 1.8 m unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced cables included; XLR-4 cable optional
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

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

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — exact model specificationsSennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications

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

Included cable length

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S21.8 m
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Length of the supplied cable.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications

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

Manufacturer-listed compatible models

Apple EarPods (USB-C)iPhone Models: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17e, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16e, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus; iPad Models: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation), iPad Air 13-inch (M4), iPad Air 11-inch (M4), iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (4th generation), iPad (A16), iPad (10th generation), iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (6th generation); Mac Models: MacBook Neo, MacBook Air (13-inch, M5), MacBook Air (15-inch, M5), MacBook Air (13-inch, M4), MacBook Air (15-inch, M4), MacBook Air (13-inch, M3), MacBook Air (15-inch, M3), MacBook Air (15-inch, M2), MacBook Air (13-inch, M2), MacBook Air (M1), MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020), MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018-2019), MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015 - 2017), MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro or M5 Max), MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Pro or M5 Max), MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5), MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2024), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2024), MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023), MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022), MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019), MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020), MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020), iMac (24-inch, M4, 2024), iMac (24-inch, M3, 2023), iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021), iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019), iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019-2020), iMac Pro (2017), Mac Studio (M5 Max or M5 Ultra), Mac Studio (2025), Mac Studio (2023), Mac Studio (2022), Mac mini (M6 or M5 Pro), Mac mini (2024), Mac mini (2023), Mac mini (M1, 2020), Mac mini (2018), Mac Pro (2023), Mac Pro (2019)
Sennheiser HD 660S2Not verified
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Manufacturer specification · The official model list is retained by host group. It does not establish every feature on every host; read the separate system requirements and charging or interface conditions.

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

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 EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S26.35 mm unbalanced cable; 4.4 mm balanced cable; 6.35 mm-to-3.5 mm adapter
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · The 4.4 mm balanced cable needs a balanced headphone output; an XLR-4 cable is optional.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — exact model specificationsSennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications

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

Rated contact pressure

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2Approximately 6.0 N ±1.0 N
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

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

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications

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

Manufacturer remote controls

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Built-in remote for volume, music/video playback and answering or ending calls
Sennheiser HD 660S2Not verified
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer control functions, separate from microphone and acoustic specifications.

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

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 EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2≤0.04% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Rated at 1 kHz and 100 dB SPL; other models use different test levels, so compare with care.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — exact model specificationsSennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications

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

Frequency equalisation

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2Diffuse-field equalised
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications

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

Rated frequency range

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S28–41,500 Hz (−10 dB)
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications

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

Supplied items

Apple EarPods (USB-C)EarPods with USB-C Connector
Sennheiser HD 660S2Not verified
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

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 EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2Maximum 500 mW under EN 60-268-7
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Rated to EN 60-268-7; the maximum input the headphones can handle, not the amplifier power they need.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications

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

Operating temperature

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2−10 °C to +55 °C
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications

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

Rated sensitivity

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2104 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V rms
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

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

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications

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

Replaceable parts

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2Detachable cable and replaceable ear pads
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

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

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications

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

Manufacturer sub-bass claim

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2Double the sound pressure at the lowest frequencies
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser does not give the frequency range or comparison model for this claim.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — exact model specifications

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

System and feature requirements

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Compatibility Information Mac models with USB-C running macOS Monterey 12.6 or later. iPad models with USB-C running iPadOS 16.4 or later. iPhone models with USB-C running iOS 17 or later.
Sennheiser HD 660S2Not verified
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Manufacturer headphone mass

Apple EarPods (USB-C)Not verified
Sennheiser HD 660S2260 g
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Not listed by the manufacturer in the captured exact-part source. · Manufacturer specification · A remote call-control button does not establish a microphone specification. A wired connector or omitted charging accessory does not prove ANC absence or operating battery requirements.

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Approximate, without the cable.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — 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.

YOUR CHOICE

Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 660S2

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 EarPods (USB-C)

What it brings

  • The official manufacturer page identifies this exact part and its supplied configuration.

What to check

  • Compatibility and charging or interface features retain their manufacturer conditions. Unlisted facts remain unknown; no retailer price or stock is established.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

What it brings

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
29 of 29 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Apple EarPods (USB-C) and Sennheiser HD 660S2
SpecificationApple EarPods (USB-C)Sennheiser HD 660S2
Accessory type and selected configuration
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

No source recorded.

EarPods (USB-C)Not provided
Manufacturer headphone styleDifferent
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Earbud-style headphonesOver-ear (circumaural), open-back dynamic headphones
Manufacturer headphone mass
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Not listed by the manufacturer in the captured exact-part source. · Manufacturer specification · A remote call-control button does not establish a microphone specification. A wired connector or omitted charging accessory does not prove ANC absence or operating battery requirements.

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Approximate, without the cable.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not listed by the manufacturer260 g
Acoustic design
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not providedOpen-back
Replaceable parts
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

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

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not providedDetachable cable and replaceable ear pads
Ear pads
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedure shown in the manual.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — exact model specificationsSennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not providedVelour ear pads; replaceable
Rated contact pressure
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

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

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not providedApproximately 6.0 N ±1.0 N
Manufacturer-listed compatible models
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Manufacturer specification · The official model list is retained by host group. It does not establish every feature on every host; read the separate system requirements and charging or interface conditions.

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

No source recorded.

iPhone Models: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17e, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16e, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus; iPad Models: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation), iPad Air 13-inch (M4), iPad Air 11-inch (M4), iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (4th generation), iPad (A16), iPad (10th generation), iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (6th generation); Mac Models: MacBook Neo, MacBook Air (13-inch, M5), MacBook Air (15-inch, M5), MacBook Air (13-inch, M4), MacBook Air (15-inch, M4), MacBook Air (13-inch, M3), MacBook Air (15-inch, M3), MacBook Air (15-inch, M2), MacBook Air (13-inch, M2), MacBook Air (M1), MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020), MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018-2019), MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015 - 2017), MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro or M5 Max), MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Pro or M5 Max), MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5), MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2024), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2024), MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023), MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022), MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019), MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020), MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020), iMac (24-inch, M4, 2024), iMac (24-inch, M3, 2023), iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021), iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019), iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019-2020), iMac Pro (2017), Mac Studio (M5 Max or M5 Ultra), Mac Studio (2025), Mac Studio (2023), Mac Studio (2022), Mac mini (M6 or M5 Pro), Mac mini (2024), Mac mini (2023), Mac mini (M1, 2020), Mac mini (2018), Mac Pro (2023), Mac Pro (2019)Not provided
System and feature requirements
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

No source recorded.

Compatibility Information Mac models with USB-C running macOS Monterey 12.6 or later. iPad models with USB-C running iPadOS 16.4 or later. iPhone models with USB-C running iOS 17 or later.Not provided
Manufacturer audio connectorDifferent
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Manufacturer specification · Physical audio connector identified by this exact part; no wireless protocol or additional adapter is inferred.

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
USB-CWired analogue stereo; 1.8 m cables with 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced plugs; included 3.5 mm adapter
Included cable length
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Length of the supplied cable.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not provided1.8 m
Supplied plug configuration
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · The 4.4 mm balanced cable needs a balanced headphone output; an XLR-4 cable is optional.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — exact model specificationsSennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not provided6.35 mm unbalanced cable; 4.4 mm balanced cable; 6.35 mm-to-3.5 mm adapter
Included and optional cables
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

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

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — exact model specificationsSennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not providedDetachable 1.8 m unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced cables included; XLR-4 cable optional
Nominal impedance
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

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

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not provided300 ohm
Rated frequency range
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not provided8–41,500 Hz (−10 dB)
Rated sensitivity
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

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

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not provided104 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V rms
Driver construction
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser lists 38 mm as the transducer size.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — exact model specifications
Not provided38 mm open dynamic transducer; aluminium voice coil and vented magnet system
Frequency equalisation
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not providedDiffuse-field equalised
Rated total harmonic distortion
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Rated at 1 kHz and 100 dB SPL; other models use different test levels, so compare with care.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — exact model specificationsSennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not provided≤0.04% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL
Rated long-term input power
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Rated to EN 60-268-7; the maximum input the headphones can handle, not the amplifier power they need.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not providedMaximum 500 mW under EN 60-268-7
Published acoustic changes
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser describes these changes as the S2 revision of the HD 660S.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — exact model specifications
Not providedRevised 300-ohm coil, more compliant surround, 70 Hz resonance and revised transducer airflow
Manufacturer sub-bass claim
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser does not give the frequency range or comparison model for this claim.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — exact model specifications
Not providedDouble the sound pressure at the lowest frequencies
Manufacturer remote controls
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer control functions, separate from microphone and acoustic specifications.

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

No source recorded.

Built-in remote for volume, music/video playback and answering or ending callsNot provided
Supplied items
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

No source recorded.

EarPods with USB-C ConnectorNot provided
Static magnetic field at the surface
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification · Static magnetic field at the headphone surface.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — exact model specificationsSennheiser HD 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not provided4.5 mT
Operating temperature
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

No source recorded.

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — 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
Microphone
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Not listed by the manufacturer in the captured exact-part source. · Manufacturer specification · A remote call-control button does not establish a microphone specification. A wired connector or omitted charging accessory does not prove ANC absence or operating battery requirements.

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

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 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not listed by the manufacturerNot listed by the manufacturer
Active noise cancellation
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Not listed by the manufacturer in the captured exact-part source. · Manufacturer specification · A remote call-control button does not establish a microphone specification. A wired connector or omitted charging accessory does not prove ANC absence or operating battery requirements.

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

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 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not listed by the manufacturerNot listed by the manufacturer
Manufacturer battery requirements
Sources
Apple EarPods (USB-C)

Not listed by the manufacturer in the captured exact-part source. · Manufacturer specification · A remote call-control button does not establish a microphone specification. A wired connector or omitted charging accessory does not prove ANC absence or operating battery requirements.

Apple UK — EarPods (USB-C)
Sennheiser HD 660S2

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 660S2 — operating guide and specifications
Not listed by the manufacturerNot listed by the manufacturer
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