Sennheiser HD 400S
Sennheiser
65 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HD 400S
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
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
Comfort 5
Sound quality 5
Value for money 5
Build quality 3
Design 3
Durability 2
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser HD 400S | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Soft ear pads | synthetic leather |
| Headband | folding headband | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Freq Min | 18 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 48 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 | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.399999976158142 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HD 400S
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong anc (66th percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser HD 400S0.046score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.015score per dollar
Sennheiser HD 400S offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 32 specs.
