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 (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 23 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 280 PRO | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | TOZO HT2 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | Truefree HF-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | - | 40 | 45 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 64 | 314 | 32 | 32 | 48 | 20 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 24 | 60 | 40 | 125 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 280 PRO | 32.1 | 18 | 35 | 45.6 | 44.7 | 53.6 | 81.6 | 22.3 | 87.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 70.7 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 89.1 | 68.1 | 92.4 | 40.8 | 72.7 | 81 | 81.3 | 93.1 | 87.5 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 93.4 | 83.2 | 95.7 | 99.1 | 90.7 | 81 | 87.2 | 83.1 | 87.5 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 98.3 | 81.5 | 53.6 | 0 | 97.7 | 55 |
| Truefree HF-10 Compare | 93.4 | 85.3 | 95.7 | 83.1 | 99.8 | 81 | 87.2 | 95 | 93.9 |
Price
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