Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. Sennheiser HD 598SR

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.20s and Sennheiser HD 598SR. 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 598SR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 598SR
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack
Colour Black -
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use - Home audio, portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 598SR
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.20s are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 12 - 38500 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.1%
Sensitivity - 112 dB
Impedance - 50 Ohm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 598SR
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 598SR
Controls 1-button remote Push to Talk (PTT)
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 598SR
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 598SR
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 598SR
Included Accessories - 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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