Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Sennheiser HD 4.30i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S and Sennheiser HD 4.30i. 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 800 S vs. Sennheiser HD 4.30i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 4.30i
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 330 g -
Colour Black Black | White
Headband Material Metal, plastic -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 4.30i
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 51000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 800 S offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% 0.5% Sennheiser HD 800 S have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 800 S.
Sensitivity - 120 dB/Vrms
Impedance 300 Ohm 18 Ohm
Diaphragm - 32 mm
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 4.30i
Type - On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -44 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 4.30i
Controls - 3-button remote
CABLE Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 4.30i
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Audio cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m
Cable Length - 1.4 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 4.30i
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 4.30i
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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