Sennheiser HD 400S

★★★★☆ 4.3 (2,667)

32mm dynamic drivers and 18Ω impedance deliver Sennheiser's clear mids, detailed highs, and controlled bass, with closed-back passive noise isolation. An inline smart remote handles calls and track control, and the 217-gram foldable frame aids portability. Best for budget-focused commuters who need a lightweight wired headset for music and hands-free calls, not critical monitoring.

form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 32
impedance ohms 18
open closed back closed
Sennheiser HD 400S headphones
46 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th

Cons

  • Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
82/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 8 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 3.7★ · 3 reviews111113Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '24Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 62.6
Mic 42.9
Build 33.9
Sound 49.4
Battery 42.9
Comfort 50
User Sentiment 51.2
Connectivity 13.1
Social Proof 66.1

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor over-ear
Open/Closed closed
Foldable Yes
Weight 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Driver Size 32
Impedance 18
Codecs Sennheiser HD 400S Closed-Back Over-Ear Wired Headphones – Lightweight Foldable Design, Inline Smart Remote, Balanced Sennheiser Sound, Comfortable Noise-Reducing Fit

Noise Control

Transparency Yes

Connectivity

Wireless No
Wired Connector 3.5mm

Microphone

Microphone Yes
Boom Mic No

vs Competition

Spec Sennheiser HD 400S Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 JBL Live 770NC Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Apple AirPods Max MWW53AM/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) 32 40 30 40 - 40
Impedance Ohms 18 - 48 32 - 16
Wireless false true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation - true true true true true
Open Closed Back closed closed closed closed closed closed
Bluetooth Version - 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.4 5.0
Battery Life Hours - 30 30 65 30 20
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Sennheiser HD 400S 62.642.933.949.442.95051.213.166.1
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare 97.599.395.899.471.45087.197.497.4
Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare 97.590.792.189.771.478.9099.783.1
JBL Live 770NC Compare 97.577.697.284.491.45069.999.991.4
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare 92.177.692.14271.45087.199.983.1
Apple AirPods Max MWW53AM/A Compare 87.18292.189.264.628.7093.597.4

Price

Value & Pricing

From MX$1,205 1 offers across 1 retailers
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MX$1,205

Usage Scores

Work (35.6)Calls (36.5)Music (43.5)Overall (45.7)Budget (52.5)Gaming (36.9)Studio (40)Commute (36.5)

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