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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and noise isolation for a focused listening experience, the Sennheiser HD 400S would be a better option as they feature a traditional over-ear, closed-back design suited for music enthusiasts. However, if you need awareness of your surroundings, like in outdoor activities or office environments, the Shokz OpenMove with its bone conduction technology and open-ear design keeps you connected to your environment while listening to audio. Shokz OpenMove is also known to be more comfortable for long periods due to their lightweight and secure fit, potentially worth the extra cost over the Sennheisers. Both have a built-in microphone, but if phone calls and portability are a concern, consider that OpenMove is smaller and may offer added convenience. The choice between these two depends on whether you value immersion and sound quality over situational awareness and comfort. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 400S
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for air travel
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.1
4.8
The Sennheiser HD 400S is good for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
8.6
4.9
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
TV and Video
7.6
5.0
The Sennheiser HD 400S is good for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
2.5
The Sennheiser HD 400S and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for noise reduction, though the Sennheiser HD 400S is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Sennheiser HD 400S does not have a battery. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Sennheiser HD 400S has a price of $50 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
8.2
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser HD 400S to be very good for phone calls, while the Shokz OpenMove is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove and Sennheiser HD 400S are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Sennheiser HD 400S and Shokz OpenMove both have very good build quality.
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How the Sennheiser HD 400S and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser HD 400S | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2019 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 213 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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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."
Shokz OpenMove
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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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