Sennheiser HD 400S vs. Sennheiser HD 458BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 400S and Sennheiser HD 458BT. 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. Sennheiser HD 458BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser HD 458BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 217 g 238 g Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 400S headphones.
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser HD 458BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser HD 458BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 18 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 458BT offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <0.3% Sennheiser HD 458BT have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Impedance 18 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 120 dB 108 dB
Features - Voice control
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser HD 458BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 80 - 6000 Hz Sennheiser HD 400S offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser HD 458BT.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser HD 458BT
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser HD 458BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser HD 458BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life - 30 hours
Charging Time - 2 hours
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser HD 458BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser HD 458BT
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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