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OneOdio A71 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.

OneOdio A71
Sound6.0
Noise cancelling1.0
Value6.0
Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of OneOdio A71 vs Sennheiser HD 400
SpecOneOdio A71Sennheiser HD 400
TypeOver-EarOver-Ear
Price (USD)$41$77
HearWiki score58 / 100 · Average82 / 100 · Great
Released2021-
Audio
Driver40mmSennheiser dynamic drivers
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Drivers per side21
Frequency response20Hz-40kHz18Hz-20kHz
Impedance32 Ω120 Ω
Sensitivity110 dB/mW-
Wireless
Multipoint pairingNoNo
Battery
Wireless chargingNoNo
Features
Active noise cancellingNoNo
ANC typenone-
Transparency modeNo-
Companion appNo-
Custom EQNo-
Wear detectionNo-
Controlsbuttonsbuttons
Voice assistantnone-
Design
Weight290 g240 g
Water resistance-none
USB-CNoYes
Calls
Microphones11

What reviewers said

OneOdio A71

The OneOdio A71 is a wallet-friendly over-ear headset aimed at casual listening and basic studio use, offering dual-size jack connectivity and a share-port for collaborative listening. While the sound and comfort get a pass for the low price, the plastic build, lack of modern features like ANC or app support, and weak isolation keep it from impressing.

  • Pro:Very affordable price point
  • Pro:Includes both 3.5mm and 6.35mm jacks
  • Pro:Comfortable for extended wear
  • Con:Build quality feels flimsy
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or app support
  • Con:Sound isolation is weak

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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