Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser
55 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
87 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, durability, and value for money. Users highlight their neutral, true-to-sound audio reproduction and effective passive noise isolation, making them ideal for studio monitoring and critical listening. Some reviewers note that the headphones can be uncomfortably tight initially and that the ear pad coverings may peel over time, but overall, they are considered a reliable choice for both professional and home use.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Neutral and true-to-sound audio
- Effective passive noise isolation
- Durable build quality
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Tight fit initially
- Ear pad covering may peel
- Slightly heavy
- Can hear sound outside
- Cord bundled may not fit
Sound quality 18
Value for money 10
Durability 6
Comfort 8
Noise isolation 7
Fit tightness 4
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser HD 280 Pro | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | soft earpads | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | headband padding | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 8 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 25 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 64 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 113 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones, w/Stand, Black | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | — |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro0.586score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.447score per dollar
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 41 specs.
