Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 400
82Great
$77
Full review dataSennheiser HD 400 vs Skullcandy Hesh® 360: 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
Skullcandy Hesh® 360
62Average
$80
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Skullcandy Hesh® 360
Sound6.0
Noise cancelling6.0
Battery9.0
Calls6.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 400 | Skullcandy Hesh® 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $77 | $80 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | - | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Sennheiser dynamic drivers | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 18Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 120 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 119.4 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.3 |
| Codecs | - | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 100 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 100 h |
| Full charge time | - | 90 min |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 8 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| ANC type | - | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | buttons | both |
| Voice assistant | - | voice assistant support |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 240 g | 249 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 2 |
| Call noise reduction | - | noise canceling microphone |
What reviewers said
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
Skullcandy Hesh® 360
This affordable over-ear wireless headphone offers an impressively long battery life and a comfortable fit, making it a solid choice for all-day listening. While the sound is generally acceptable, it doesn't excel in any particular area and may not satisfy audiophiles. It comes with useful features like hybrid noise cancellation, transparency mode, and multipoint connectivity for its price point.
- Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Includes hybrid ANC and transparency mode
- Con:Sound quality is merely average, lacking detail
- Con:Build feels budget-oriented despite the price
- Con:No advanced codec support beyond SBC and AAC
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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