Sennheiser HD 280 PRO
The closed-back design delivers up to 32 dB of noise attenuation for focused critical listening, paired with 64Ω impedance and accurate 8Hz-25kHz sound reproduction. A foldable, rotating earcup construction and a single-sided coiled cable extending to 9.84 feet make it rugged and easy to transport or use in tight studio spaces. These headphones suit budget-minded recording engineers and music producers who need reliable, isolating monitoring for extended mixing sessions.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | soft earpads |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 8 |
| Freq Max | 25000 |
| Impedance | 64 |
| Sensitivity | 113 |
| Codecs | Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Closed Around-the-Ear Monitoring Headphones - With Sennheiser H-85733 Ear Cushions for HD280 Silver/280 Pro Headphones, Pair |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 280 PRO | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | TOZO HT3 | JBL Live 770NC | Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | - | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 64 | 314 | 32 | 16 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 90 | 65 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 280 PRO | 30.1 | 14.9 | 33.7 | 38.4 | 42.6 | 50.1 | 80.9 | 13 | 83.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 75.9 | 94.9 | 71.1 | 50.1 | 69.7 | 98.9 | 83.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 91.9 | 77.4 | 97.1 | 46.2 | 71.1 | 50.1 | 86.8 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 87 | 84.2 | 95.7 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.1 | 96.1 | 96.3 | 91.4 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.3 | 77.4 | 92 | 84.1 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 69.7 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A Compare | 97.3 | 81.8 | 92 | 92.3 | 64.3 | 28.6 | 0 | 93.4 | 97.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$129
We started tracking prices for this product on May 1, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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