35points

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

33points

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro

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50 facts in comparison

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro vs Sennheiser HD 380 Pro

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro

Why is Sennheiser HD 280 Pro better than Sennheiser HD 380 Pro?

  • Has passive noise reduction
    ?
  • Has a neodymium magnet
    ?

Why is Sennheiser HD 380 Pro better than Sennheiser HD 280 Pro?

  • 2000Hz higher high-frequency
    ?

    27000Hzvs25000Hz
  • Has a detachable cable
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  • 10 Ohms lower impedance
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    54 Ohmsvs64 Ohms
  • 65g lighter
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    220gvs285g
  • Travel bag is included
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Price comparison

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

Buy used:

$100

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Sennheiser HD 280 Pro amazonSennheiser Professional HD 280 PRO Over-...Sennheiser Professional HD 280 PRO Over-Ear Monitoring Headphones,Black
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$90
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro amazonHD 280 Pro Professional Headphones (Rene...HD 280 Pro Professional Headphones (Renewed)
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$80
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro amazonSennheiser HD280PRO Headphones (old mode...Sennheiser HD280PRO Headphones (old model)
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$95
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro amazonSennheiser HD-280 PRO Headphones
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$90
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro walmartSennheiser HD 280 PRO Closed Around-the-...Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Closed Around-the-Ear Monitoring Headphones - With 10 3.5mm Female to TRS 3.5mm Male Headphone Extension Cable
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$100

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro

Buy used:

$5.58

ProductStorePrice
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro amazonSennheiser HD 599 Open Back Headphone, I...Sennheiser HD 599 Open Back Headphone, Ivory
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$120
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro amazonHD 280 Pro Professional Headphones (Rene...HD 280 Pro Professional Headphones (Renewed)
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$80
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro amazonSennheiserHD 350BT Black Bluetooth 5.0 W...SennheiserHD 350BT Black Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Headphone - 30-Hour Battery Life, USB-C Fast Charging, Virtual Assistant Button, Foldable - Black
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$90

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User reviews

Overall rating

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
10.0
1 User reviews
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
10.0/10
1 User reviews
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
0.0
0 User reviews
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
0.0/10
0 User reviews

Features

Build quality

9.0/10
1 votes
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Sound quality

10.0/10
1 votes
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Value for money

10.0/10
1 votes
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Comfort

8.0/10
1 votes
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Noise isolation

8.0/10
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jose

jose

1 year ago

10 / 10

SONIDO CLARO Y TRANSPARENTE.

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jose

1 year ago

10 / 10

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Design

Fit

Over-ear

Over-ear

The fit of the headphones.
weight

285g

220g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
has a detachable cable
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating

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The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
can be folded
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Foldable devices are easier to transport and take up less storage space.
has a tangle free cable
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
The cable is designed to minimize tangling.
travel bag is included
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has an open-back design
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
The device is designed in a way that allows sound to go out through the back of the ear cups, which usually have vents or perforations. This design provides very natural and accurate sound.
is dustproof and water-resistant
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.

Sound quality

has active noise cancellation (ANC)
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
highest frequency

25000Hz

27000Hz

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
driver unit size

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The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
impedance

64 Ohms

54 Ohms

Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
sound pressure level

113dB/mW

110dB/mW

Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
has a neodymium magnet
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
has passive noise reduction
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

Power

Battery life

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The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
charge time

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The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
Has USB Type-C
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
has a battery level indicator
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has wireless charging
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
battery power

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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
has a rechargeable battery
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a removable battery
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.

Connectivity

Connectivity

Wired

Wired

The connectivity type of the headphones.
has aptX Lossless
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.

Features

has a noise-canceling microphone
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
has ambient sound mode
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.
has in/on-ear detection
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
number of microphones

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More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a mute function
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
control panel placed on a device
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
can be used as a headset
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.
Has an in-line control panel
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.
warranty period

2 years

2 years

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.

Miscellaneous

has a 3.5mm male connector
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
This audio plug allows you to connect to a range of devices which use a standard 3.5mm jack.

Price comparison

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

Buy used:

$100

ProductStorePrice
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro amazonSennheiser Professional HD 280 PRO Over-...Sennheiser Professional HD 280 PRO Over-Ear Monitoring Headphones,Black
amazon logo
$90
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro amazonHD 280 Pro Professional Headphones (Rene...HD 280 Pro Professional Headphones (Renewed)
amazon logo
$80
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro amazonSennheiser HD280PRO Headphones (old mode...Sennheiser HD280PRO Headphones (old model)
amazon logo
$95
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro amazonSennheiser HD-280 PRO Headphones
amazon logo
$90
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro walmartSennheiser HD 280 PRO Closed Around-the-...Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Closed Around-the-Ear Monitoring Headphones - With 10 3.5mm Female to TRS 3.5mm Male Headphone Extension Cable
walmart logo
$100

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro

Buy used:

$5.58

ProductStorePrice
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro amazonSennheiser HD 599 Open Back Headphone, I...Sennheiser HD 599 Open Back Headphone, Ivory
amazon logo
$120
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro amazonHD 280 Pro Professional Headphones (Rene...HD 280 Pro Professional Headphones (Renewed)
amazon logo
$80
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro amazonSennheiserHD 350BT Black Bluetooth 5.0 W...SennheiserHD 350BT Black Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Headphone - 30-Hour Battery Life, USB-C Fast Charging, Virtual Assistant Button, Foldable - Black
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$90

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