Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 100
62Average
$40
Full review dataSennheiser HD 100 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.
Sennheiser HD 100
Sound6.0
Value7.0
Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 100 | Sennheiser HD 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $40 | $77 |
| HearWiki score | 62 / 100 · Average | 82 / 100 · Great |
| Released | - | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | Sennheiser dynamic drivers |
| Driver size | - | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | - | 1 |
| Frequency response | 18Hz-18kHz | 18Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 26 Ω | 120 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | none | - |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| ANC type | none | - |
| Transparency mode | No | - |
| Companion app | No | - |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | No | - |
| Controls | buttons | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 113 g | 240 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| Foldable | Yes | - |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 1 |
What reviewers said
Sennheiser HD 100
The Sennheiser HD 100 is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that prioritizes comfort and everyday practicality over audiophile-grade sound. It offers a decent, balanced audio profile with good isolation for its price, making it a reliable choice for casual listening, though it lacks wireless features or advanced customization options. Its lightweight, foldable design enhances portability, but the sound quality is not particularly refined or detailed.
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
- Pro:Lightweight and foldable for easy portability
- Pro:Decent sound quality for the low price
- Con:No wireless or Bluetooth connectivity
- Con:Sound lacks high-end detail and finesse
- Con:No inline controls or detachable cable
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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