Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK. 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 4.30i vs. Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 19 cm
Depth - 4.6 cm
Weight - 190 g
Colour Black | White Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 8 - 21500 Hz Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 104 dB Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Controls 3-button remote Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, phone/music mode, reject call
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m USB charge cable
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 12 hours
Standby Time - 166 hours
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Philips BASS+ SHB3175BK
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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