Over-Ear
JLab Studio Pro Wireless
62Average
$40
Full review dataJLab Studio Pro Wireless 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.
JLab Studio Pro Wireless
Sound5.5
Battery8.0
Calls5.0
Value7.0
Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | JLab Studio Pro Wireless | Sennheiser HD 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $40 | $77 |
| HearWiki score | 62 / 100 · Average | 82 / 100 · Great |
| Released | - | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Φ40mm Dynamic, Neodymium Magnet | Sennheiser dynamic drivers |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Driver size | 40mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20-20,000 Hz | 18Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 120 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/mW | - |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB ±3 dB | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.x | - |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | - |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | - |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Latency | 200 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 9.14 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 50 h | - |
| Full charge time | 120 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 8 hours | - |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | 1-mic ENC + DNS Algorithm | No |
| ANC type | none | - |
| Transparency mode | No | - |
| Companion app | No | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | - |
| Wear detection | No | - |
| Controls | buttons | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 75 g | 240 g |
| Water resistance | - | none |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 1 |
| Call noise reduction | 1-mic ENC + DNS algorithm | - |
| Microphone | 1 x MEMS | - |
What reviewers said
JLab Studio Pro Wireless
The JLab Studio Pro Wireless is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that prioritizes long battery life and everyday comfort over premium sound quality. It offers basic Bluetooth connectivity, customizable EQ modes, and a lightweight build, making it a practical choice for casual listening, though its sound tuning and noise handling are not particularly refined. Overall, it delivers decent value for the price without excelling in any single area.
- Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 50 hours
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Customizable EQ modes for sound adjustment
- Con:Sound tuning is uneven and not very detailed
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Limited codec support (SBC and AAC only)
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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