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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) offers a better overall sound quality, making it ideal for an immersive music experience. However, if you're looking for headphones suitable for calls and meetings, or gaming, the Sennheiser HD 400S scores higher and could be more appropriate. The Sennheiser also beats the Beyerdynamic in portability due to its foldable design, and it has a higher score for podcasts or audiobooks. If budget is a key concern, keep in mind the Sennheiser is much less expensive. Additionally, the Sennheiser features a detachable cable and integrated mic, whereas the Beyerdynamic does not have these features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm)
- Very good for music
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 400S
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6
7.1
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is very good for music, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is good.
Gaming
6.5
8.6
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for gaming, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.8
8.2
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for phone calls, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
7.6
The Sennheiser HD 400S is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is poor.
TV and Video
8.2
7.6
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is very good for TV and video, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.3
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is poor.
Cost
$170
$61
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$100
$150
$200
$250
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) has a price of $170 and the Sennheiser HD 400S costs $61.
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Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Sennheiser HD 400S and Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) both have very good build quality.
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How the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) and the Sennheiser HD 400S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) | Sennheiser HD 400S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$170 | $61 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beyerdynamic | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 1985 | January 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 272.1 Grams | 213 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm)
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Sebastian Taboada | September 2022
"Altogether, when you consider its accessible price tag, the performance, the build, and its outstanding comfort, I think that the DT770 Pro is fantastic option for anyone looking for a closed-back headphone in the sub-$1,000 range, and I can confidently give it a strong recommendation."
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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 Beyerdynamic
Beyerdynamic is a German, family-owned, century-old, audio system manufacturer. They produce a wide array of professional-quality products such as microphones, aviation headsets, conference systems and headphones. The company has served as the main provider of audio equipment for German entertainment events like tours by the Beatles and Elton John and even government entities like the German Parliament.
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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