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Sennheiser HD 600 vs Sony WH-1000XM4C
Product A: Sennheiser
49 of 161 known
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Product B: Sony
91 of 161 known
Change Sony WH-1000XM4C
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- 25 different values
- 59 known for one only
- 10 the same
- 58 missing for both
Weight
0 to 400 g
Headset weight
A260g
B253g
All 161 fields
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General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
4044155249545, 6151043404592Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Maker US store barcode 615104340459 for SKU 508824. The maker EU store (eu.sennheiser-hearing.com) lists barcode 4044155249545 for the same SKU. Both are stored since the product page has one SKU.4Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026EU store barcode 4044155249545 for SKU 508824
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Sony WH-1000XM49Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Exact current review explicitly calls WH-1000XM4 its predecessor. This is the revived M4 branch, not a claim that XM6 is its predecessor.26Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm4c-launch-162596Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the WH-1000XM4C an updated version of the WH-1000XM4 and calls the XM4 its predecessor.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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GB, FR, US3Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 7 October 2026US maker launch release offers the M4 2nd Gen through Sony Electronics and authorized US dealers.10Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact WH1000XM4CB.CE7 current UK listing and delivery availability establish GB.11Press releasesony.fr/presscentre/sony-ravive-ses-incontournables-le-wh-1000xm4c-fait-son-grand-retour-aux-cotes-de-ses-best-sellers-milieu-et-entree-de-gammeRead 7 October 2026France price and availability section explicitly offers the current model in September 2026. UK exact retail listing and US Sony announcement separately establish their markets. Not an exhaustive worldwide list.
Colours
Black6Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-600Read 10 October 2026Spec table: Color Options: Black.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-600Read 21 October 2026Differences section: the HD 600 comes in one variant, Black. The reviewed unit has a marbled pattern that was discontinued and replaced with a monochrome black finish. Thomann lists the colour as Black/Gray.
Segment
Design
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Form factor
Ear cup enclosure
Wearing style
Folding
Swivelling ear cups
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound
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Driver type
Driver size
Drivers per side
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Diaphragm material
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Magnet
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Wireless audio transmission band
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Impedance (passive when specified)
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
Sensitivity reference
THD (claimed)
0.1%1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Total harmonic distortion < 0.1 % (1 kHz, 1 V). Stored as the upper bound.5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026THD <= 0.1 % (1 kHz, 1 Vrms) as per DIN 45500
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio support
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Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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Adjustable transparency
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes
Flat sound signature. Bass is underemphasized and treble is balanced against the RTINGS target. The curve follows the target except in the bass, which rolls off in the open-back design, with small peaks and dips in the treble.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-600Read 21 October 2026RTINGS test bench 2.3 (review text, public part). The full curve and the other results are member-only and are not used. Wired analog connection.
Even bass, recessed upper mids from about 1.6 to 3.4 kHz, a dip near 7 kHz and extended upper treble.16Measurementsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Objective Measurements prose and current product chart, Default profile. SoundGuys published method uses B&K 5128 and SoundCheck. Connection, codec and firmware not stated. No numerical deviation from target inferred.17Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published headphone method: B&K 5128 head and torso simulator, 1704C-102 interface and SoundCheck. Do not infer unreported M4C codec, firmware or connection.
Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
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Street and incidental noise are attenuated. Office noise and wind are less effectively suppressed. The review unit also had call crackles and dropouts near three previously paired devices.16Measurementsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current article microphone test section and ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant samples. SoundGuys method uses a calibrated artificial mouth and recorded speech with controlled background noise. Source unit caveat retained. Connection codec and firmware unstated.17Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published speech method uses calibrated artificial mouth, recorded speech and controlled ideal, background-noise, wind and reverberation conditions.
Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
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Battery life (measured, max)
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone
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Microphone
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
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Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
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Flip to mute
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Mute button
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity
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Audio connections
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRS, 6.35 mm2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Cable ends in a 3.5 mm plug and a 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) adapter is in the box.3Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/collections/accessories/products/cable-3m-35mm-and-adapter-35mm-to-635mmRead 10 October 2026Maker cable page for the 3.00 m cable: 3.5 mm jack plug and a screw-on 6.35 mm adapter, listed as already included in delivery of the Sennheiser HD 600.
Cable connector on headset
Longest included cable
Headset USB plug or port
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Audio over USB-C cable
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Passive wired listening
Wireless receiver
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Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Bluetooth codecs
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
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Multipoint devices
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Paired devices remembered
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
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Base station
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Compatible platforms
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Connection per platform
ASennheiser HD 600
Not availableBSony WH-1000XM4C
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
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930mAh19Retailer pagedigitec.ch/en/s1/product/sony-wh-1000xm4c-dnc-27-h-wireless-headphones-73105609Read 7 October 2026Exact M4C technical battery table: 930 mAh. Headset capacity, not an external case or combined packs. Minimum/typical qualification not published. Maker Reference Guide confirms rechargeable 3.7 V lithium-ion battery but does not publish mAh. No Wh-derived capacity. Independently corroborated by exact Black CE7 RTV Euro AGD table, which explicitly labels 930 mAh nominal. No Wh-derived number.25Retailer pageeuro.com.pl/sluchawki/sony-wh-1000xm4c-anc-nauszne-bluetooth-czarny.bhtmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Black WH-1000XM4CB.CE7 table explicitly Pojemność nominalna 930 mAh. Published nominal headset battery capacity, corroborates retained Digitec claim, not inferred from 3.441 Wh or 3.7 V.
Swappable battery
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
ASennheiser HD 600
Not availableBSony WH-1000XM4C
| Connection | ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes | 27 |
| Bluetooth | No | 34 |
| Analog | Yes | 19 |
| Analog | No | 32 |
Battery life (claimed, max)
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34h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
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27h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
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34h
Charging port
Full charge time
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Quick charge time
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Quick charge playback
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Use while charging
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Charging dock or stand
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Controls
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Controls
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Volume control
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Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
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Wear detection
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Voice assistant
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Comfort and build
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Headband type
Headband material
Fabric-covered padding10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-600Read 21 October 2026Padded headband covered with fabric. The headband cushion is replaced by Sennheiser service.
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Frame material
Headband with a metal skeleton and a plastic exterior7Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-600-review-86269Read 10 October 2026The headband has a metal skeleton and a plastic exterior. The ear cup casing is plastic.
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Ear cup material
Ear pad material
Replaceable ear pads
Ear pad attachment
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Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
Ear pads, Connection cable3Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/collections/accessories/products/cable-3m-35mm-and-adapter-35mm-to-635mmRead 10 October 2026Maker sells this replacement cable as a spare part.5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section C replaces the ear pads and section D changes the connection cable. The headband padding is replaced by the repair service, not the user.
Ear pads, Headphone cable1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact model guide 72 detachable headphone cable. Pads separately proven by current SoundGuys review. Battery assembly remains report-only because the European reference self-repair sentence could not be independently reread during verification. Normal-operation battery swapping is not inferred.9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Build section explicitly allows removing current ear pads by hand for cleaning and replacement.
Software
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Companion app
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App platforms
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Dimensions and weight
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Headset weight
Headset dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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Other certifications
In the box
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In the box
HD 600 headphones, Adapter to 1/4" (6.3 mm) stereo jack plug, Connection cable with 3.5mm stereo jack plug, length 3m2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026What's included lists the headphones, an adapter to 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) stereo jack plug and a connection cable with 3.5mm stereo jack plug, length 3m. The global page lists only the headphones and the adapter. The older manual also lists an instruction manual and a storage box and names a 6.3 mm cable plug. The 3.5 mm cable matches the maker EU cable page and the SoundGuys review of a purchased unit.
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, Headphone cable, Carrying case, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 12 headset, analog cable, case and documents. USB-A to USB-C cable supplied only for mainland China, omitted from European base.
Cables included
ASennheiser HD 600
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable connection cable | 3 | 1 |
BSony WH-1000XM4C
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Headphone cable | 1.2 | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
global.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-6001Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026
www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specifications5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Official exact-model Specifications page. HTML specification sheet, not a fabricated PDF document.
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026US store text: includes 2-year manufacturer warranty. The manual also gives 24 months.5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sennheiser gives a warranty of 24 months. This copy of the maker manual is hosted by a retailer. It is older than the current box and names a 6.3 mm cable plug, which the current maker pages do not.
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