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Sennheiser HD 300 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Sennheiser HD 300 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 300
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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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 55% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

9.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 55% of headphones
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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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 59% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 59%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
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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 80% of models
Score components

52%

6.0

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.0

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 80%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 92%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Sennheiser HD 300

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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 80% of models
Score components:

52%

6.0

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.0

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.4
User score
User score
9.0/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
9.0/ 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 85% of models
Popularity:
Sennheiser HD 300 has a popularity score of 9 points, which is higher than that of 85.4% of products in this category.
9.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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 59% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.2
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
18 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 18 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 49.6% of headphones and equal to 3.6% 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
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% 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
over-ear
Weight
182 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 182 g, lighter than 61.2% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
6
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 6, higher clamp force than 88.7% of headphones and equal to 1.2% of headphones.
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Sennheiser HD 300 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 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.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 10 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (70 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    70 mm vs 60 mm
  • 16.5% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (182 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    182 g vs 218 g
  • 12.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Sennheiser HD 300
    the average pair of headphones
    Sennheiser HD 300 has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (9.01 vs 8).
    9.01 vs 8
  • 15 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 53.7% more popular
    Sennheiser HD 300 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (9.02 vs 5.9).
    9.02 vs 5.87
  • 13 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (123 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    123 dB vs 110 dB
  • 12.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Sennheiser HD 300
    the average pair of headphones
    Sennheiser HD 300 has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (9.01 vs 8).
    9.01 vs 8
  • 53.7% more popular
    Sennheiser HD 300 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (9.02 vs 5.9).
    9.02 vs 5.87
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 10 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (70 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    70 mm vs 60 mm
  • 16.5% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (182 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    182 g vs 218 g
  • 15 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 13 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (123 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    123 dB vs 110 dB
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 1.7 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (6 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    6 vs 4.3
  • 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
  • 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 travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 66.7% more expensive
    Sennheiser HD 300 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£150 vs £90).
    £150 vs £90
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 1.7 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (6 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    6 vs 4.3
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 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 %
  • 1 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Saumil Deshpande
≈ estimated
07/12/2020
Hands-on review · editing use and sound notes
Verdict
Sennheiser HD 300 offers good sound and comfort for the price, but whether it suits you depends on your needs and wired preference.
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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audiomediainternational.com
04/02/2021
Summary of the review
REVIEW: Sennheiser HD 300 PROGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. headphones
headphonedungeon.com
19/04/2019
Hands-on review · Budget over-ears
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 300 is a well-balanced, detailed folding pair for any genre, but it has no remote and comes without a carry case.
headphonecheck.com
11/06/2019
Practical review · Foldable over-ears
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 300 is a light, minimalist fold-up pair with warm bass and fatigue-free sound, though it may be too small for large heads.
kopfhoerer.de
04/03/2021
Budget review · Foldable over-ears
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 300 is a light, foldable, affordable over-ear with warm, fatigue-free sound, but it may be too tight for large heads and ears.
bonedo.de
12/03/2019
Hands-on test · Portable closed-back
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 300 is a stylish, foldable portable pair with balanced, pleasant sound at a fair price, but it's too small for larger heads.
acusticamente.altervista.org
29/03/2024
Long-term review · Portable closed-back
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 300 is a balanced, comfortable closed-back that isolates well on noisy commutes, so it suits city travel more than home listening.
R
robadainformatici.it
18/06/2021
Summary of the review
Sennheiser HD 300 - Full review
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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 300

  • Excellent sound quality for the price point, often described as balanced and clear
  • Extremely lightweight and foldable design makes them highly portable
  • Effective passive noise isolation that blocks out most ambient sounds
  • Solid and robust build quality despite being primarily made of plastic
  • Comfortable for moderate use, including for users who wear glasses

What customers don't like about Sennheiser HD 300

  • Tight clamping force can cause ear pain or discomfort during long listening sessions
  • Earpads can become hot or 'sweaty' due to the leatherette material and closed design
  • Small ear cup size may not fully encompass the ears for all users
  • Lack of built-in features such as a microphone or volume control
  • Standard cable is considered too short by some users for certain desktop or studio setups

Verdict

The Sennheiser HD 300 is a lightweight, foldable, closed-back circumaural headphone designed for balanced sound and mobile convenience. It features a frequency response of 18 Hz to 20,000 Hz, a sensitivity of 118 dB/mW, and a low 18-ohm impedance that makes it exceptionally easy to drive from smartphones or laptops without external amplification. Key pros include its highly portable, compact design and effective passive noise isolation, providing a 'punchy' bass profile suitable for everyday multimedia use. However, its small earpads may cause discomfort for users with larger ears, and the non-detachable 1.3-meter cable limits durability and customization compared to more professional studio models.

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