Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. Sennheiser HD 559

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.20s and Sennheiser HD 559. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. Sennheiser HD 559 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 559
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired
Series - HD 5
Colour Black Black
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 559
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.20s are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 14 - 26000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.2%
Sensitivity - 108 dB/Vrms
Impedance - 50 Ohm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 559
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 559
Controls 1-button remote -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 559
Cable Type - Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 559
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 559
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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