Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Its 8Hz–25kHz frequency response and 113dB SPL sensitivity provide flat, detailed audio, while the closed-back, around-ear design passively blocks ambient noise for critical monitoring. A collapsible 285-gram frame with thick circumaural pads and a coiled, single-sided cable ensures lasting comfort and tangle-free use in cramped studio spaces. This makes it a reliable pick for home studio producers and DJs needing neutral sound and effective isolation on a tight budget.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th 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 Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones, Bundle with Desktop Stand, Black |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 280 Pro | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | - | 30 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 64 | 48 | - | 32 | 16 | 32 |
| 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 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 65 | 90 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 280 Pro | 30.3 | 15.2 | 76.7 | 39.2 | 43.3 | 50.3 | 69.8 | 35.6 | 91.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91 | 92.2 | 90 | 71.7 | 79.2 | 0 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.3 | 95.8 | 99.4 | 71.7 | 50.3 | 87.1 | 97.4 | 97.5 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.1 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 91.4 | 50.3 | 69.8 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.2 | 84.8 | 95.8 | 98.9 | 97 | 50.3 | 96.2 | 96.5 | 91.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.2 | 78.1 | 95.8 | 47 | 68 | 79.2 | 69.8 | 99.2 | 66.2 |
Usage Scores
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