Over-Ear
AKG K430
66Good
$75
Full review dataAKG K430 vs Sennheiser HD 400: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser HD 400 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser HD 400 - Great overall at around $77.
Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 400
82Great
$77
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
AKG K430
Sound6.5
Value6.0
Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | AKG K430 | Sennheiser HD 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $75 | $77 |
| HearWiki score | 66 / 100 · Good | 82 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2018 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | Sennheiser dynamic drivers |
| Driver size | - | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 12Hz-28kHz | 18Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 120 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 125 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Controls | buttons | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 110 g | 240 g |
| Water resistance | - | none |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 1 |
What reviewers said
AKG K430
The AKG K430 is a lightweight, foldable on-ear headphone with a balanced yet lively sound, offering solid passive isolation for its class. It's a competent portable choice, though its bass can occasionally overpower other frequencies and the fit may not be perfectly secure for all listeners.
- Pro:Compact and foldable for easy transport
- Pro:Lively, engaging sound with decent bass depth
- Pro:Good passive noise isolation for an open environment
- Con:Bass can sometimes mask mid and treble detail
- Con:Fit may feel loose or unstable for some users
- Con:Not the top performer in its price segment
Sennheiser HD 400
These over-ear Sennheiser headphones are built around a neutral, open-back design aimed at studio work, delivering a wide soundstage and detailed, transparent audio for critical listening. They are lightweight and comfortable for long sessions, with a high-impedance driver setup that helps maintain low distortion, though they lack isolation and come without a carry case. Wired connectivity via USB-C and detachable cables adds versatility, but the open-back nature means sound leaks both ways.
- Pro:Accurate, transparent sound with wide soundstage
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Detachable cables and USB-C connectivity
- Con:No included carry case or spare ear pads
- Con:Open-back design leaks sound and offers no isolation
- Con:High impedance may require a dedicated amplifier for best results
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