Sennheiser HD 400S vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 400S and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 400S vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.7 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 217 g 285 g Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 400S headphones.
Colour Black Chestnut
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance 18 Ohm 24 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 120 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off
CABLE Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1110 mAh
Battery Life - 33 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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