Sennheiser HD 25 vs Yamaha HPH-PRO300: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Sennheiser HD 25 vs Yamaha HPH-PRO300, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

On-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Sennheiser HD 25 leads on 4 of 4 measures.

Sennheiser HD 25
Yamaha HPH-PRO300

HearWiki score

Sound

7.8

Value

8.0

Price (USD)

$110

$150

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

The Sennheiser HD 25 is 6 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

HD 2520246 yr newer
HPH-PRO3002018

Specifications

HD 25HPH-PRO300

Type: On-Ear; On-Ear
Price (USD): $110; $150
HearWiki score: 81; Not scored
Released: 2024; 2018
Availability: Still sold new; Discontinued
Driver: dynamic; dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Frequency response: 16 Hz - 22 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 70 Ω; -
Sensitivity: 120 dB/mW; -
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms): 120.4; -
Active noise cancelling: No; No
Controls: none; -
Weight: 140 g; 200 g
Detachable cable: Yes; -
USB-C: No; No

Specification comparison of Sennheiser HD 25 vs Yamaha HPH-PRO300
Spec	Sennheiser HD 25	Yamaha HPH-PRO300
Type	On-Ear	On-Ear
Price (USD)	$110	$150
HearWiki score	81 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2024	2018
Audio
Driver	dynamic	dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Frequency response	16 Hz - 22 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	70 Ω	-
Sensitivity	120 dB/mW	-
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)	120.4	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	No
Controls	none	-
Design
Weight	140 g	200 g
Detachable cable	Yes	-
USB-C	No	No

What reviewers said

Sennheiser HD 25

The Sennheiser HD 25 is a lightweight, wired on-ear headphone built for professional tasks like DJing, broadcasting, and field recording. It offers a neutral, accurate sound with good separation and a durable, modular design, though its lack of ANC and limited passive isolation make it less suited for travel or office use. Comfort can be an issue during long sessions, and the cable connection at the earcup is a known weak point.

Pro:Accurate, neutral sound with good separation
Pro:Lightweight and stable fit for active use
Pro:Durable, modular build with detachable cable

Con:Comfort declines during extended wear
Con:Weak passive isolation without ANC
Con:Cable connection at earcup is fragile

Yamaha HPH-PRO300

The Yamaha HPH-PRO300 is a portable, on-ear wired headphone built for high-fidelity listening. Its lightweight folding frame and flat, tangle-resistant cable with an inline remote and mic make it travel-friendly, while Yamaha's tuning aims to deliver a clear yet punchy sound signature. It relies on a dynamic neodymium driver for a straightforward, no-frills audio experience.

Pro:Lightweight and foldable for portability
Pro:Flat cable resists tangling
Pro:Inline remote and mic for calls

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Wired only, no USB-C or wireless
Con:Limited frequency range compared to some rivals

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