Over-Ear
Edifier W820T
68Good
$70
Full review dataEdifier W820T 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.
Edifier W820T
Sound6.5
Battery8.5
Value7.5
Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Edifier W820T | Sennheiser HD 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $70 | $77 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 82 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2022 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 40mm titanium-coated composite | Sennheiser dynamic drivers |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | - | 1 |
| Frequency response | - | 18Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 120 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | V6.1 | - |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 | - |
| Codecs | LDAC, SBC | - |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 80 h | - |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | - | 240 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Model code | W820NB Plus Gen 2 | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 1 |
What reviewers said
Edifier W820T
The Edifier W820T is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that prioritizes comfort and marathon battery life, delivering a bass-heavy sound signature. It's an excellent value for those seeking long-lasting wireless listening, though it lacks active noise cancellation and relies on passive isolation instead.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Pro:Bass-forward sound profile
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint connection
- Con:Limited codec support beyond LDAC and SBC
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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
Compare something else
Swap either side out, or start again from the picker.