Sennheiser HD 400S
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HD 400S
Users are very satisfied with these headphones, praising their comfort, sound quality, and value for money. The foldable design and removable aux cable are appreciated, though some note the plastic build and slight discomfort after extended wear. Overall, they are highly recommended for the price.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Great sound quality
- Excellent value for money
- Foldable design
- Removable aux cable
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- Slight discomfort after hours
- Bendable frame feels weak
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
The Soundcore Space 2 headphones have impressed users with their exceptional comfort, long battery life, and strong noise cancellation for the price. While the default sound profile may need EQ tweaking via the app, the overall audio quality, build, and features like multipoint and LDAC make them a great value. Minor drawbacks include warmth during long sessions and a lack of water resistance.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Long battery life
- Strong noise cancellation
- Great value for price
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound profile needs EQ
- Gets warm during long sessions
- No water resistance
- 3D audio mode gimmicky
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HD 400S | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Soft ear pads | protein leather |
| Headband | folding headband | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 18 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sennheiser HD 400S Closed-Back Over-Ear Wired Headphones – Lightweight Foldable Design, Inline Smart Remote, Balanced Sennheiser Sound, Comfortable Noise-Reducing Fit | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.399999976158142 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Soundcore |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HD 400S
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong anc (66th percentile)
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser HD 400S offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 36 specs.
