Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sennheiser HD 400S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 4.30i vs. Sennheiser HD 400S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 400S
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 217 g
Colour Black | White Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 18 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.5% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 18 Ohm 18 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
Diaphragm 32 mm -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 4.30i Sennheiser HD 400S
Controls 3-button remote Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 400S
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 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
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 400S
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 400S
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Other projects: