The Sennheiser HD 202 II and the Sony MDR-XB400 are headphones that will give you high quality sounds from all of your audio devices. They are both stylish headphones that are in the same price range so how do you know which model is better?
We have made a list of the features of both the Sennheiser HD 202 II and the Sony MDR-XB400 to see which one we think is the best.
Comfort
Both the Sennheiser HD 202 II and the Sony MDR-XB400 are over the head style headphones that both feature adjustable headbands to give you a secure fit. The Sony MDR-XB400 has foam padded ear cushions that sit on your ears.
The Sennheiser HD 202 II has a padded headband and leatherette wrapped ear cushions that sit over your ears, lessening the pressure on your ears during extended use. Both models are lightweight, giving you more comfort when you’re wearing them for long durations.
Audio
Both models are closed back headphones that limit any exterior sounds from interfering from your audio. Both have extended bass response to give you rich lows, with the Sennheiser HD 202 II having a frequency response rate of 18 Hz to 18,000 Hz and the Sony MDR-XB400 having a rate of between 5 Hz and 22,000 Hz.
The Sennheiser HD 202 II are ideal for professional use with increased signal levels for all types of music.
Features
The Sony MDR-XB400 benefits from ear cups that swivel flat for easy storage and convenience during use. The Sony MDR-XB400 also features a microphone and volume controls built into the cable so you can easily switch between tracks or answer calls.
The Sennheiser HD 202 II has a handy cable storage belt clip so you can take your headphones on the go without having excess cable trailing at your side. The Sennheiser HD 202 II benefits from having ear cups that can be removed and replaced as well as replaceable ear cushions.
Compatibility
Both the Sennheiser HD 202 II and the Sony MDR-XB400 are designed to be used with a wide range of audio devices, including portable devices such as phones and tablets and can be plugged into any device with a headphone jack.
The Sennheiser HD 202 II features both a 3.5 millimeter jack and a 6.3 millimeter jack that can be screwed onto it for use with a larger range of audio equipment. Both headphones are ideal for all types of music and work equally well for watching movies and gaming.
Recommendation
After looking at the main features of both the Sennheiser HD 202 II and the Sony MDR-XB400 we think the better headphones are the Sennheiser HD 202 II. The Sennheiser HD 202 II will deliver high quality audio and will give you greater comfort when wearing for long periods due to the over the ear design of the ear cups.
Both headphones are good choices but the Sennheiser HD 202 II has the added convenience of having two jacks so you can use the headphones with more of your audio devices.
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