Sennheiser HD 400S vs. Sennheiser SC 165 USB

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 400S and Sennheiser SC 165 USB. 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 400S vs. Sennheiser SC 165 USB Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 217 g 98 g Sennheiser SC 165 USB are lighter than Sennheiser HD 400S headphones.
Colour Black Black, white
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser SC 165 USB are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - EPOS Voice
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 400S offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser SC 165 USB.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Impedance 18 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 120 dB 115 dB
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Type On-cable Boom
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial
CABLE Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m Headset cable
USB cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m 2.262 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Features - EPOS ActiveGard
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, USB cable
Software Certification - Certified for Skype for Business
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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