Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Skullcandy Riff

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and Skullcandy Riff. 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. Skullcandy Riff Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Skullcandy Riff
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.05 cm
Width - 15.55 cm
Depth - 7.18 cm
Weight - 160 g
Colour Black | White Crimson | White, crimson | Grey | Blue, sunset, speckle | Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i Skullcandy Riff
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Skullcandy Riff can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 4.30i offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Riff.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <1% Sennheiser HD 4.30i have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 98 dB Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than Skullcandy Riff.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Skullcandy Riff have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Skullcandy Riff
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i Skullcandy Riff
Controls 3-button remote Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Skullcandy Riff
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30i Skullcandy Riff
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 280 mAh
Battery Life - 12 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Skullcandy Riff
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Skullcandy Riff
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) USB charging cable (120cm)
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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