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Sennheiser HD 239 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Sennheiser HD 239 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Sennheiser HD 239
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 87% of headphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

52%

4.9

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

8.6

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.0

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 92%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 73%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Sennheiser HD 239

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

52%

4.9

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

8.6

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.0

Calls & Controls

5.0
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Popularity:
Sennheiser HD 239 has a popularity score of 6.4 points, which is higher than that of 56.3% of products in this category.
6.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
32 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 32 mm, smaller driver size than 74.2% of headphones and equal to 3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
16 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 16 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 54.1% of headphones and equal to 4.2% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Sennheiser
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
102 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 102 g, lighter than 78.4% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
open-back
Clamp force
?
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Sennheiser HD 239 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 12 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (114 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    114 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 53.2% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (102 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    102 g vs 218 g
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 3,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (23,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    23,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 11 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (114 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    114 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 53.2% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (102 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    102 g vs 218 g
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 12 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (114 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    114 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 3,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (23,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    23,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 11 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (114 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    114 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 8 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    32 mm vs 40 mm
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 6% worse value for money
    Sennheiser HD 239 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.86 vs 7.3).
    6.86 vs 7.27
  • 6% worse value for money
    Sennheiser HD 239 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.86 vs 7.3).
    6.86 vs 7.27
  • 6.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Sennheiser HD 239
    the average pair of headphones
    Sennheiser HD 239 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.52 vs 8).
    7.52 vs 8
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 8 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    32 mm vs 40 mm
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 5 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    November 2011
    2011 vs 2016

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Expert reviews

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01net.com
14/10/2011
Lab test · Lightweight on-ear
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 239 is a light, comfortable on-ear pair with clear bass and crisp highs at a reasonable price, but it needs a strong source to play loud.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Sennheiser HD 239

  • Extremely comfortable for long listening sessions due to lightweight design and soft ear cushions
  • Natural and balanced soundstage characteristic of an open-back design
  • Surprising amount of tight, well-controlled bass for open-air headphones
  • Non-fatiguing audio profile makes them suitable for extended daily use
  • Portable and convenient with earcups that rotate 90 degrees to sit flat

What customers don't like about Sennheiser HD 239

  • Lacks noise isolation, allowing environmental sound in and music to leak out
  • Build materials feel somewhat cheap and plastic-heavy for the price point
  • Non-replaceable, thin audio cable that is prone to damage and difficult to repair
  • Treble can occasionally feel slightly recessed or 'gritty' without manual EQ adjustment
  • Underpowered when used directly with some mobile devices without an external amplifier

Verdict

The Sennheiser HD 239 is an open-back, supra-aural (on-ear) wired headphone featuring an advanced acoustic system with powerful neodymium magnets and lightweight DuoFol diaphragms designed for lifelike stereo sound. Technical specifications include a frequency response of 16 Hz – 23,000 Hz, a low impedance of 32 Ohms for easy driving by portable devices, and a sound pressure level (SPL) of 114 dB. Its main characteristics include a foldable design for portability, a 1.4m single-sided OFC cable with a 3.5mm plug, and exchangeable earpads for enhanced durability. Key pros are its balanced and precise high-fidelity audio, wide soundstage, and lightweight construction that ensures comfort during extended listening sessions. Main cons include lack of noise isolation due to the open-back design, making them unsuitable for noisy environments, and potential sound leakage that may disturb those nearby.

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