Sennheiser HD 400S vs. beyerdynamic DT 880

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 400S and beyerdynamic DT 880. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 400S vs. beyerdynamic DT 880 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 400S beyerdynamic DT 880
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 217 g 290 g Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 400S headphones.
Colour Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 400S beyerdynamic DT 880
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Semi-open
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 880 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.2% beyerdynamic DT 880 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Sensitivity - 96 dB
Impedance 18 Ohm 250 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 120 dB -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 400S beyerdynamic DT 880
Type On-cable -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 400S beyerdynamic DT 880
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 400S beyerdynamic DT 880
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 400S beyerdynamic DT 880
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 400S beyerdynamic DT 880
Included Accessories - 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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