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GoldPlanar Gl400 vs Sennheiser HD 400: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the GoldPlanar Gl400 vs Sennheiser HD 400, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

GoldPlanar Gl400

No sub-scores yet - not enough rated reviews.

Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of GoldPlanar Gl400 vs Sennheiser HD 400
SpecGoldPlanar Gl400Sennheiser HD 400
TypeOver-EarOver-Ear
Price (USD)$80$77
HearWiki scoreNot scored82 / 100 · Great
Released2020-
Audio
DriverplanarSennheiser dynamic drivers
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Drivers per side11
Frequency response10Hz-50kHz18Hz-20kHz
Impedance22 Ω120 Ω
Sensitivity94 dB/mW-
Wireless
Multipoint pairing-No
Battery
Wireless chargingNoNo
Features
Active noise cancelling-No
ANC typenone-
Transparency modeNo-
Companion appNo-
Custom EQNo-
Wear detectionNo-
Controlsnonebuttons
Design
Weight-240 g
Water resistance-none
USB-CNoYes
Balanced connectionYes-
Calls
Microphones-1

What reviewers said

GoldPlanar Gl400

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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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