Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 300
72Good
$50
Full review dataSennheiser HD 300 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 300
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling6.0
Value8.0
Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 300 | Sennheiser HD 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $50 | $77 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 82 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2019 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | Sennheiser dynamic drivers |
| Driver size | 32 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | - | 1 |
| Frequency response | 18Hz-20kHz | 18Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 120 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 182 g | 240 g |
| Water resistance | - | none |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 1 |
What reviewers said
Sennheiser HD 300
The Sennheiser HD 300 is a budget-friendly, closed-back wired headphone designed for monitoring and tracking, offering strong passive isolation and an easy-to-drive 18-ohm impedance. Its sound is clean, detailed, and fairly natural for the price, though it benefits from calibration for more critical listening. Build quality includes replaceable parts, making it a practical choice for studio, live, or portable use, despite a few minor ergonomic drawbacks.
- Pro:Excellent passive noise isolation
- Pro:Very easy to drive from any device
- Pro:Detailed and balanced sound for the price
- Con:Cable is a bit short for desk use
- Con:Sound can be slightly uneven without calibration
- Con:Basic build feel compared to pricier models
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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