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EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black) — Gaming · 2022 · Black
EPOS

EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black)

Gaming · 2022 · Black

86
/ 100
From $279
VS
Sennheiser HD 800S wins by 9
Sennheiser HD 800S — Over-ear · 2016
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 800S

Over-ear · 2016

95
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 800S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black) lands at 86 and Sennheiser HD 800S at 95. That puts Sennheiser HD 800S ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility

Pick Sennheiser HD 800S if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Sennheiser HD 800S

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on sound (95 vs 86).

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser HD 800S

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on anc (93 vs 70).

Comfort

Sennheiser HD 800S

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on comfort (94 vs 84).

Value for money

EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black) more score per dollar ($279 vs $1,699).

EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black) 86
vs
95 Sennheiser HD 800S

Score breakdown

EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black)
86
anc 70
sound 86
comfort 84
battery 86
features 86
Sennheiser HD 800S
95
anc 93
sound 95
comfort 94
battery 82
features 91

Specs side-by-side

EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black) versus Sennheiser HD 800S — full spec comparison
Spec EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black) Sennheiser HD 800S
Type
Gaming headset
Over-ear
Variant
Black
—
Release year
2022
2016

EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black)

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

Sennheiser HD 800S

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black) vs Sennheiser HD 800S

Which is better, EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black) or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black) worth the price? +

At $279, EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.

Is Sennheiser HD 800S worth the price? +

At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sound.

Does EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black) or Sennheiser HD 800S last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black) or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on sound (95 vs 86). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (Black) or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on anc (93 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.