33points

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro

34points

Sennheiser HD8 DJ

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Sennheiser HD 380 Pro vs Sennheiser HD8 DJ

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ

Why is Sennheiser HD 380 Pro better than Sennheiser HD8 DJ?

  • Has stereo speakers
    ?
  • 41 Ohms lower impedance
    ?

    54 Ohmsvs95 Ohms
  • 64g lighter
    ?

    220gvs284g

Why is Sennheiser HD8 DJ better than Sennheiser HD 380 Pro?

  • Has passive noise reduction
    ?
  • 3000Hz higher high-frequency
    ?

    30000Hzvs27000Hz

Price comparison

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro

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$68
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro ebay-usedSoft Cushion Ear Pad For Sennheiser PXC ...Soft Cushion Ear Pad For Sennheiser PXC 450 350 PC350 HD380 PRO HME95 Headphone
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$16
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro ebay-usedEarpad/Headband for Sennheiser HD380 Pro...Earpad/Headband for Sennheiser HD380 Pro PC 373D 7.1 Gaming Headset 110x85mm
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$5.58
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$14

Sennheiser HD8 DJ

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$25

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Design

Fit

Over-ear

Over-ear

The fit of the headphones.
weight

220g

284g

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 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
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 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
Foldable devices are easier to transport and take up less storage space.
has a tangle free cable
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
The cable is designed to minimize tangling.
travel bag is included
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has an open-back design
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
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 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
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 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
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

27000Hz

30000Hz

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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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sennheiser HD8 DJ)

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

54 Ohms

95 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

110dB/mW

115dB/mW

Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
has a neodymium magnet
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
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 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
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 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
has a battery level indicator
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has wireless charging
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
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 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a removable battery
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.

Connectivity

Connectivity

Wired

Wired

The connectivity type of the headphones.
Bluetooth version

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro: Not applicable

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sennheiser HD8 DJ)

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
has aptX Adaptive

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro: Not applicable

Sennheiser HD8 DJ
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro: Not applicable

Sennheiser HD8 DJ
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro: Not applicable

Sennheiser HD8 DJ
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX Low Latency

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro: Not applicable

Sennheiser HD8 DJ
aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).
has aptX HD

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro: Not applicable

Sennheiser HD8 DJ
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Lossless
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
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.
has AAC

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro: Not applicable

Sennheiser HD8 DJ
AAC is a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Features

has a noise-canceling microphone
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
has ambient sound mode
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
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 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
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 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
multipoint count

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro: Not applicable

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sennheiser HD8 DJ)

Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
control panel placed on a device
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
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 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
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 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.

Miscellaneous

has a 3.5mm male connector
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Sennheiser HD8 DJ
This audio plug allows you to connect to a range of devices which use a standard 3.5mm jack.

Price comparison

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro

ProductStorePrice
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro ebay-usedSennheiser HD 380 Pro Headphones with Ca...Sennheiser HD 380 Pro Headphones with Case SOUND GREAT!!
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$68
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro ebay-usedSoft Cushion Ear Pad For Sennheiser PXC ...Soft Cushion Ear Pad For Sennheiser PXC 450 350 PC350 HD380 PRO HME95 Headphone
ebay-used logo
$16
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro ebay-usedEarpad/Headband for Sennheiser HD380 Pro...Earpad/Headband for Sennheiser HD380 Pro PC 373D 7.1 Gaming Headset 110x85mm
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$5.58
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro ebay-usedThick Foam EarPad Cushion For Sennheiser...Thick Foam EarPad Cushion For Sennheiser HD280 HD380 HD280 PRO HD380 PRO Headset
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$14

Sennheiser HD8 DJ

ProductStorePrice
Sennheiser HD8 DJ ebay-usedSENNHEISER Cable Cord for HD599 HD569 HD...SENNHEISER Cable Cord for HD599 HD569 HD559 HD579 HD400PRO HD6DJ HD8DJ HD560S
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$25

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