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HifiMan HE1000 vs HifiMan HE1000SE

What HE1000 does better (0) and where HE1000SE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan HE1000
HifiMan · 2026HE1000
0 advantages≈ $2,700
vs
HifiMan HE1000SE
HifiMan · 2022HE1000SE
1 advantage≈ $2,050

Why is HE1000 better than HE1000SE?

HE1000 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HE1000SE better than HE1000?

  1. Weight452 g vs 440 g+3%
Specifications

Side by side

HifiMan HE1000HifiMan HE1000≈ $2,700
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Driver typePlanar magnetic—
Lowest frequency8 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency65,000 Hz65,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—96 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life23 h—
Charging time4 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACYes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight452 g440 g
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