Sennheiser HD 820 vs. Sennheiser HD 400S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 820 and Sennheiser HD 400S. 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 820 vs. Sennheiser HD 400S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser HD 400S
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 360 g 217 g Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 820 headphones.
Colour - Black
Earpad Material Microfibre -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser HD 400S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser HD 400S can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 6 - 48000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 820 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Sensitivity 103 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 300 Ohm 18 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser HD 400S
Type - On-cable
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser HD 400S
Controls - Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser HD 400S
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.4 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser HD 400S
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser HD 400S
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth, 4.4 mm Pentaconn stereo jack plug, XLR-4 connector -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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