Sennheiser HD 400S vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 400S and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 400S vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 217 g 285 g Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 400S headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm
Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g
Colour Black Anthracite black | Sand | Timber
Body Material - Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, lambskin
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
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 5.1
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity - 95 dB/mW
Impedance 18 Ohm 24 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 120 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode
CABLE Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.25 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life - 35 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 400S Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 3 years
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