Sennheiser HD 400S vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 400S and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight 217 g 520 g Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 400S headphones.
Colour Black White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material - Urethane foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Impedance 18 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 120 dB -
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories - Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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