Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Sennheiser HD 400S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S 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 800 S vs. Sennheiser HD 400S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 400S
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 330 g 217 g Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones.
Colour Black Black
Headband Material Metal, plastic -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 400S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
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 4 - 51000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 800 S offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% 0.5% Sennheiser HD 800 S have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 800 S.
Impedance 300 Ohm 18 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 400S
Type - On-cable
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 400S
Controls - Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 400S
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Audio cable
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m
Cable Length - 1.4 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 400S
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 400S
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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