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JLab Studio Pro 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.

Score breakdown

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

JLab Studio Pro
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling6.0
Battery8.5
Calls5.5
Value8.0
Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of JLab Studio Pro vs Sennheiser HD 400
SpecJLab Studio ProSennheiser HD 400
TypeOver-EarOver-Ear
Price (USD)$40$77
HearWiki score72 / 100 · Good82 / 100 · Great
Released--
Audio
DriverDynamicSennheiser dynamic drivers
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Drivers per side11
Frequency response20Hz-20kHz18Hz-20kHz
Impedance32 Ω120 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth5-
Bluetooth version5.0-
CodecsSBC, AAC-
Multipoint pairingNoNo
Latency200 ms-
Wireless range9.14 m-
Battery
Battery life45 h-
Full charge time180 min-
Quick charge10 min = 1+ hour playtime-
Wireless chargingNoNo
Features
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Companion appNo-
Custom EQYes-
Wear detectionNo-
Controlsbuttonsbuttons
Voice assistantyes-
Design
Weight75 g240 g
Water resistancenonenone
USB-CYesYes
Calls
Microphones11

What reviewers said

JLab Studio Pro

The JLab Studio Pro is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that packs in active noise cancellation, a remarkably long 50-hour battery, and a comfortable, lightweight design. While it lacks app support and multipoint connectivity, its straightforward controls, quick charge feature, and low price make it a solid value choice for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Long 50-hour battery life
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation at a low price
  • Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable
  • Con:No app support for additional tuning
  • Con:No multipoint Bluetooth pairing
  • Con:Charging takes a lengthy three hours

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.

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