Over-Ear
Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
72Good
$49
Full review dataAudio-Technica ATH-S220BT 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.
Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Sound6.5
Battery9.0
Calls4.0
Value8.0
Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT | Sennheiser HD 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $49 | $77 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 82 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2020 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 40 mm | Sennheiser dynamic drivers |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5Hz-32kHz | 18Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 120 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | - |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | - |
| Codecs | SBC | - |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 60 h | - |
| Full charge time | 240 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = about 3.5 hours | - |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 240 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 1 |
What reviewers said
Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
The Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear headphone that prioritizes endurance and everyday practicality over premium extras. It offers a remarkably long battery life, a spacious soundstage for the price, and reliable multipoint connectivity, making it a solid choice for casual listening. The main compromise is its lackluster microphone performance, which affects call quality, and the absence of active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 60 hours
- Pro:Spacious and clear sound for the price
- Pro:Supports multipoint connection for two devices
- Con:Weak microphone quality for calls
- Con:Only SBC codec support, no AAC or aptX
- Con:No active noise cancellation
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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