Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. Sennheiser HD 400S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.20s and Sennheiser HD 400S. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. Sennheiser HD 400S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 400S
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 217 g
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 400S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser HD 400S can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 18 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Impedance - 18 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 400S
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 400S
Controls 1-button remote Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 400S
Cable Type - 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
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 400S
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 400S
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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