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Sennheiser HD 400S

★★★★☆ 4.3 (2,667)

32mm dynamic drivers and 18Ω impedance deliver Sennheiser's clear mids, detailed highs, and controlled bass, with closed-back passive noise isolation. An inline smart remote handles calls and track control, and the 217-gram foldable frame aids portability. Best for budget-focused commuters who need a lightweight wired headset for music and hands-free calls, not critical monitoring.

form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 32
impedance ohms 18
open closed back closed
Sennheiser HD 400S headphones
48 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (79th percentile) 79th

Cons

  • Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
  • Below average build (35th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
82/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 8 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 3.7★ · 3 reviews111113Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '24Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 63.1
Mic 44
Build 34.5
Sound 51.1
Battery 44.3
Comfort 50.6
User Sentiment 51.2
Connectivity 13.9
Social Proof 79.1

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor over-ear
Open/Closed closed
Foldable Yes
Weight 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Driver Size 32
Impedance 18
Codecs Sennheiser HD 400S Closed-Back Over-Ear Wired Headphones – Lightweight Foldable Design, Inline Smart Remote, Balanced Sennheiser Sound, Comfortable Noise-Reducing Fit

Noise Control

Transparency Yes

Connectivity

Wireless No
Wired Connector 3.5mm

Microphone

Microphone Yes
Boom Mic No

vs Competition

Spec Sennheiser HD 400S Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B JBL Live 770NC TOZO HT3 HT3 Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 QCY H3 H3
Form Factor over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type dynamic dynamic Dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic
Driver Size (mm) 32 40 40 40 40 40
Impedance Ohms 18 314 32 16 16 32
Wireless false true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation - true true true true true
Open Closed Back closed closed closed closed closed closed
Bluetooth Version - 5.2 5.3 6.0 5.0 5.4
Battery Life Hours - 30 65 90 60 60
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Sennheiser HD 400S 63.14434.551.144.350.651.213.979.1
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare 97.585.177.195.272.550.67098.997.9
JBL Live 770NC Compare 97.578.597.284.991.550.67099.993.9
TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare 87.385.195.998.99750.696.296.693.9
Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 Compare 92.285.192.38989.186.57091.188.9
QCY H3 H3 Compare 92.282.777.185.985.186.57096.688.9

Price

Value & Pricing

From €49 1 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon.es 1 offers From €49
€49

Usage Scores

Work (36.2)Calls (36.8)Music (45.5)Overall (48.4)Budget (54)Gaming (37.7)Studio (41.2)Commute (37.1)

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