Over-Ear
Moondrop Joker
66Good
$80
Full review dataMoondrop Joker 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.
Moondrop Joker
Sound6.5
Value7.0
Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Moondrop Joker | Sennheiser HD 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $80 | $77 |
| HearWiki score | 66 / 100 · Good | 82 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2023 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | Sennheiser dynamic drivers |
| Driver size | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 15Hz-22kHz | 18Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 68 Ω | 120 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB/mW | - |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 106 | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 290 g | 240 g |
| Water resistance | - | none |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Balanced connection | Yes | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 1 |
What reviewers said
Moondrop Joker
The Moondrop Joker is an affordable closed-back over-ear headphone aimed at studio monitoring, featuring 50mm dynamic drivers and a neutral, articulate tuning that suits detail-focused work. While it offers a comfortable fit, clean staging, and a balanced connection, its sound signature has notable flaws—including weak bass, hot upper mids, and resonant treble—that make it less ideal for casual listening. It performs reasonably well for gaming and multimedia, but its isolation and frequency extension are only average for the price.
- Pro:Articulate and accurate tuning for monitoring tasks
- Pro:Comfortable fit and attractive design
- Pro:Detachable cable with balanced option
- Con:Weak bass response and limited low-end extension
- Con:Hot upper mids and resonant treble can fatigue
- Con:Below-average isolation for a closed-back design
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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