Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 400
79Great
$70
Full review dataSennheiser HD 400 vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Wavefun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Wavefun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.
Over-Ear
Wavefun Wave Pro X
89Outstanding
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Sennheiser HD 400
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
79
89
Sound
7.8
8.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
4.9
7.5
Value
8.3
9.0
Price (USD)
$70
$130
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
Both shipped in 2026. These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Wavefun Wave Pro X adds Wireless charging.
- HD 4002026
- Wave Pro X2026
What differsHD 400Wave Pro X
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
HD 400Wave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $70
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 79
- 89
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 18 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 120 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.0
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 100 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 60 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 240 g
- -
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- -
What reviewers said
Sennheiser HD 400
The Sennheiser HD 400 is a wired, open-back over-ear headphone designed for accurate, neutral monitoring at a budget-friendly price. It focuses on natural tonal balance and detail retrieval, making it a solid choice for critical listening and studio work, though it lacks isolation and extra accessories. Its high impedance and lightweight build suit stationary use with dedicated audio gear.
- Pro:Neutral, transparent sound signature
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight for long sessions
- Pro:Wide soundstage with good detail
- Con:No carrying case or spare ear pads included
- Con:Open-back design leaks sound and offers no isolation
- Con:High impedance may need a stronger source
Wavefun Wave Pro X
The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.
- Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
- Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
- Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
- Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
- Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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