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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and the ability to use earbuds during exercise, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ might be a better choice, as they are wireless, offer active noise cancelling, and are sweatproof. They also support a range of codecs such as AAC and AptX Adaptive for better compatibility with various devices. In contrast, the Sennheiser HD 400S are wired overhead headphones with a detachable cable, generally providing a more comfortable fit and better soundstage for an immersive audio experience. However, they aren't suitable for exercise and lack active noise cancellation, making them less ideal for noisy environments or traveling. Choose the Beoplay EQ for versatility and active lifestyles, or the HD 400S for stationary, immersive listening at a more affordable price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 400S
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.2
8.2
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
7.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is good.
Noise Reduction
7.0
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 400S does not have a battery.
Cost
$176
$61
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the Sennheiser HD 400S costs $61.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
7.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser HD 400S to be good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Gaming
8.4
8.6
The Sennheiser HD 400S and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.8
7.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Sennheiser HD 400S are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Sennheiser HD 400S both have very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the Sennheiser HD 400S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Sennheiser HD 400S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $61 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | January 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 213 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
Sennheiser HD 400S
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Headphone Dungeon
Jim | August 2022
"Sennheiser has done it again. The HD 400S performs well beyond its price range and is one of the better budget model headphones I’ve tried. It has very few bells and whistles and offers a simple means of listening that still delivers amazing clarity and quality. If you need a good first pair of headphones or need something that you can take out of the house, then the HD 400S is definitely for you."
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About Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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