HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 vs Sennheiser HD 800 S

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

MX723ZM/A · Jet Black · UK

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Exact model & source notes

Powerbeats Pro 2 (MX723ZM/A in Jet Black in the UK, MX723LL/A in the US) are Beats' ear-hook sports earbuds, built on Apple's H2 chip with active noise cancelling, Transparency mode and heart-rate sensors for workouts. Beats rates them at up to 10 hours per charge with ANC off (8 hours with ANC on) and 45 hours with the case.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 for

A wireless connection

Choose the Sennheiser HD 800 S for

A wired connection

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See the 3 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Black · HD 800 S · 506911

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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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Manufacturer specifications

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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.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not 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 ↓

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

Wired / wireless connections

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Class 1 Bluetooth (version not stated); USB-C charging on the case; Qi-compatible wireless charging

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

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Beats does not state a Bluetooth version on the UK or US page. No USB-C cable or power adapter is included.

Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs

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.

Driver construction

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Dual-layer drivers aligned to each earbud’s nozzle

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

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Beats says the dual-layer drivers minimise distortion and are aligned to each earbud’s nozzle; it does not state a driver size.

Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Beats (US) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page, tech specs and FAQ

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

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Wearing style

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2In-ear, true wireless with ear hooks

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

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Two separate earbuds with nickel-titanium alloy-reinforced ear hooks and silicone ear tips (five sizes, XS–XL), supplied with a wireless charging case.

Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs

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 (30)

Acoustic design

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 SOpen-back

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Yes

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency mode.

Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Yes

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud has a voice accelerometer and three microphones; Voice Isolation for calls.

Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Earbuds: up to 10 hours with ANC and Transparency off, up to 8 hours with ANC on. With the charging case: up to 45 hours with ANC/Transparency off (Adaptive EQ mode), up to 36 hours with ANC on. Fast Fuel: 5 minutes gives up to 1.5 hours.

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Apple's tests (September 2024, pre-production units paired with iPhone 15 Pro, 50% volume) ran until the first earbud stopped playback. Fast Fuel figure measured with ANC and Transparency off via a USB-C cable.

Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Beats (US) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page, tech specs and FAQ Beats (UK) — Compare products (feature data and battery footnotes)

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 S300 ohm

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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.

Adaptive EQ

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Yes

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Inward-facing microphones continuously scan the fit and seal, analyse what you are hearing and adjust acoustic frequencies.

Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Beats (US) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page, tech specs and FAQ

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.

Companion app

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Beats app for Android: one-touch pairing, heart-rate monitoring, customisable controls, battery status widgets and Locate My Beats

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Beats lists the app under Android compatibility.

Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Beats (US) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page, tech specs and FAQ

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.

Included and optional cables

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

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

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 S3 m

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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.

Headphone chip

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Apple H2

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · With Apple devices: one-touch pairing, automatic switching, audio sharing, hands-free Siri and Find My.

Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Beats (US) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page, tech specs and FAQ

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

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

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 SApproximately 3.4 N ±0.3 N

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Single multifunction button and volume rocker on each earbud; auto play/pause

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Manufacturer specification

Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 S≤0.02% at 1 kHz, 1 V rms

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 S56 mm

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 SMicrofibre ear pads; replaceable

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 SDiffuse-field equalised

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

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

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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.

Heart-rate monitoring

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Yes

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Optional heart-rate sensors for workouts; can be disabled.

Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 SMaximum 500 mW under EN 60-268-7

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 S10.5 mT

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 S−10 °C to +55 °C

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 S102 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V rms

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

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

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Personalised spatial audio with dynamic head tracking

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Beats also states these are its first product to deliver ultra-low latency lossless audio with Apple Vision Pro.

Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Beats (US) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page, tech specs and FAQ

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2IPX4 (sweat and water resistant)

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Manufacturer specification

Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs

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 per earbud

Beats Powerbeats Pro 28.7 g

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud: 8.7 g. The case is separately listed at 69.0 g. Beats also gives 77.7 g as a total, which does not consistently describe two 8.7 g earbuds plus that case. The combined set mass remains unresolved and is not derived from those figures.

Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs

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.

Dimensions

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Earbud: 4.5 cm high, 4.1 cm long, 2.4 cm wide; charging case: 7.5 cm high, 6.6 cm long, 3.4 cm wide

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Manufacturer specification

Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2Not verified

Sennheiser HD 800 S330 g

Sources

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

What it brings

Nickel-titanium ear hooks, an IPX4 sweat and water rating and physical volume rockers on each earbud suit running and gym use, and the optional heart-rate sensors feed workout data to compatible apps.
Manufacturer source
Beats rates 8 hours per charge with ANC and Transparency mode on and 36 hours with the case, and the case charges over USB-C or Qi-compatible wireless chargers.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

At 8.7 g per earbud and 69.0 g for the case, they are heavier than Beats' Studio Buds + (5.0 g per bud, 49.0 g case).
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Beats does not publish a Bluetooth version or codec list, and no charging cable or power adapter comes in the box.
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

How we verify

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33 of 33 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 and Sennheiser HD 800 S
Specification	Beats Powerbeats Pro 2	Sennheiser HD 800 S

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Two separate earbuds with nickel-titanium alloy-reinforced ear hooks and silicone ear tips (five sizes, XS–XL), supplied with a wireless charging case. Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications	In-ear, true wireless with ear hooks	Over-ear (circumaural), open-back dynamic headphones
Weight per earbud Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Each earbud: 8.7 g. The case is separately listed at 69.0 g. Beats also gives 77.7 g as a total, which does not consistently describe two 8.7 g earbuds plus that case. The combined set mass remains unresolved and is not derived from those figures. Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Sennheiser HD 800 S No source recorded.	8.7 g	Not provided
Dimensions Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Manufacturer specification Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Sennheiser HD 800 S No source recorded.	Earbud: 4.5 cm high, 4.1 cm long, 2.4 cm wide; charging case: 7.5 cm high, 6.6 cm long, 3.4 cm wide	Not provided
Dust, sweat and water resistance Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Manufacturer specification Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Sennheiser HD 800 S No source recorded.	IPX4 (sweat and water resistant)	Not provided
Acoustic design Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Open-back
Weight Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Beats does not state a Bluetooth version on the UK or US page. No USB-C cable or power adapter is included. Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs 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	Class 1 Bluetooth (version not stated); USB-C charging on the case; Qi-compatible wireless charging	Wired analogue; detachable 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced cables
Battery life Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Apple's tests (September 2024, pre-production units paired with iPhone 15 Pro, 50% volume) ran until the first earbud stopped playback. Fast Fuel figure measured with ANC and Transparency off via a USB-C cable. Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Beats (US) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page, tech specs and FAQ Beats (UK) — Compare products (feature data and battery footnotes) 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 10 hours with ANC and Transparency off, up to 8 hours with ANC on. With the charging case: up to 45 hours with ANC/Transparency off (Adaptive EQ mode), up to 36 hours with ANC on. Fast Fuel: 5 minutes gives up to 1.5 hours.	Not listed by the manufacturer
Included cable length Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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

Driver constructionDifferent Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Beats says the dual-layer drivers minimise distortion and are aligned to each earbud’s nozzle; it does not state a driver size. Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Beats (US) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page, tech specs and FAQ 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	Dual-layer drivers aligned to each earbud’s nozzle	56 mm dynamic ring radiator; 40 mm voice coil; angled drivers, acoustic absorber, vibration-damping chassis and headband insert
Spatial audio Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Beats also states these are its first product to deliver ultra-low latency lossless audio with Apple Vision Pro. Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Beats (US) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page, tech specs and FAQ Sennheiser HD 800 S No source recorded.	Personalised spatial audio with dynamic head tracking	Not provided
Adaptive EQ Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Inward-facing microphones continuously scan the fit and seal, analyse what you are hearing and adjust acoustic frequencies. Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Beats (US) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page, tech specs and FAQ Sennheiser HD 800 S No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Headphone chip Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · With Apple devices: one-touch pairing, automatic switching, audio sharing, hands-free Siri and Find My. Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Beats (US) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page, tech specs and FAQ Sennheiser HD 800 S No source recorded.	Apple H2	Not provided
Nominal impedance Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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
Rated frequency range Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Each earbud has a voice accelerometer and three microphones; Voice Isolation for calls. Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency mode. Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs 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

Companion app Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Beats lists the app under Android compatibility. Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Beats (US) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page, tech specs and FAQ Sennheiser HD 800 S No source recorded.	Beats app for Android: one-touch pairing, heart-rate monitoring, customisable controls, battery status widgets and Locate My Beats	Not provided
Heart-rate monitoring Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Optional heart-rate sensors for workouts; can be disabled. Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Sennheiser HD 800 S No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Earbud controls Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Manufacturer specification Beats (UK) — Powerbeats Pro 2 product page and tech specs Sennheiser HD 800 S No source recorded.	Single multifunction button and volume rocker on each earbud; auto play/pause	Not provided

Static magnetic field at the surface Sources Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 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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