Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Sennheiser HD 400S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Sennheiser HD 400S. 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

Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Sennheiser HD 400S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 400S
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 217 g Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 400S
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 Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 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 Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 18 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 400S
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Sennheiser HD 400S offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 400S
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 400S
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.4 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 400S
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 400S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 38 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 400S
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 400S
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 400S
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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