Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Sennheiser HD 400S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.30i and Sennheiser HD 400S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Sennheiser HD 400S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 400S
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 2 -
Weight 262 g 217 g Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 2.30i headphones.
Colour Black | White Black
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 400S
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 2.30i offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.5% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 115 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 22 Ohm 18 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB 120 dB
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 400S
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, omni-directional -
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 400S
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 400S
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.4 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 400S
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 400S
Compatibility iPhone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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