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Sennheiser HD 380 Pro Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro 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 380 Pro
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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
▲ Better than 55% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

8.6

User score

▲Better than 55% of headphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▼Worse than 51%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

52%

6.7

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.3

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 60%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 83%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Sennheiser HD 380 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

52%

6.7

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.3

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
8.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 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
▲ Better than 81% of models
Popularity:
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro has a popularity score of 8.5 points, which is higher than that of 80.6% of products in this category.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.3
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
50 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 8.2% 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
8 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 8 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 80.3% of headphones and equal to 2.8% 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
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
?
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
220 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 220 g, heavier than 50.3% of headphones and equal to 1.4% 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 380 Pro vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    8 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 13 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (73 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    73 mm vs 60 mm
  • 7,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • 7.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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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    ▼
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    Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
    the average pair of headphones
    Sennheiser HD 380 Pro has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.57 vs 8).
    8.57 vs 8
  • 44.6% more popular
    Sennheiser HD 380 Pro is more popular than the average pair of headphones (8.49 vs 5.9).
    8.49 vs 5.87
  • 13 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (73 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    73 mm vs 60 mm
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    8 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 7,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 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.
  • 7 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2009 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    November 2009
    2009 vs 2016
  • 55.6% more expensive
    Sennheiser HD 380 Pro is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£140 vs £90).
    £140 vs £90
  • 55.6% more expensive
    Sennheiser HD 380 Pro is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£140 vs £90).
    £140 vs £90
  • 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.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 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.
  • 7 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2009 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    November 2009
    2009 vs 2016

Video reviews

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

7.0
metal571
≈ estimated
16/10/2016
Long-term review · office use and listening tests
Verdict
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro offers good isolation and is a worthwhile office upgrade, but its upper mids sound harsh.
9.0
Frostbitebampiru
≈ estimated
15/04/2011
Hands-on review · comfort, sound and cable tests
Verdict
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro is decent and comfortable, with clear sound at a sensible price, though it needs an amplifier.
9.0
Finnish Spartan
≈ estimated
21/04/2010
Hands-on review · comfort, sound and gaming tests
Verdict
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro is comfortable and closed in design, with strong sound overall, though the bass can cause fatigue.
8.0
MrHDGamer101
≈ estimated
28/11/2016
Long-term review · about a year and a half of use
Verdict
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro is comfortable and detailed for studio-minded listeners, but only worth it on sale.
8.0
Tomas Villegas
≈ estimated
27/04/2015
Guest demo · frequency response and features
Verdict
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro is comfortable and well built, but the proprietary cable is a drawback.
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Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techradar.com
02/11/2009
Expert review · Folding closed-back
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 380 Pro is a practical folding pair with clean, detailed sound and a slight upper-midrange boost that you soon get used to.
marco.org
27/01/2012
Personal review · Closed-back office headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 380 Pro sounds noticeably wider and more open than the HD 280 Pro, blocking noise just as well, though its heavy coiled cable is a drawback.
rexbass.com
16/01/2013
Personal review · Travel studio headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 380 Pro folds compactly, isolates well and sounds crisp, with a boosted upper midrange that suits rock and blues best.
R
reference-audio-analyzer.pro
19/04/2026
Summary of the review
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro Measurement's report Would you like to see a comparison of the technical specifications between the HD 380 Pro and its successor...
headspaceaudioreviews.wordpress.com
16/03/2026
Long-term review · Closed-back studio
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 380 Pro still sounds neutral and accurate after eight years, though worn pads and tight clamping limit long sessions.
livemusiciancentral.com
09/01/2012
Reader comments · Closed-back headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 380 Pro is praised for comfort, balanced sound and good isolation, though its loose clamp may slide during energetic drumming.
kopfhoerer.de
20/04/2018
Hands-on test · Closed studio headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 380 Pro is an all-round closed headphone with a comfortable fit, strong noise blocking and a sound that leans slightly toward bass.
delamar.de
14/03/2011
Hands-on test · Foldable studio headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 380 Pro is a foldable studio pair with neutral sound and good stereo width, but its tight clamp and warm pads make long sessions uncomfortable.
M
magazine-audio.com
09/05/2011
Summary of the review
Sennheiser HD380 Pro - Audio Magazine
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musicoff.com
14/04/2018
Hands-on test · Closed studio headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 380 Pro is a closed studio pair for home recording and guitar monitoring, with controlled bass and good isolation, but only one cable is supplied.
headphoneshub.techinfus.com
Not Dated
Hands-on review · Closed-back
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 380 Pro is a light, comfortable closed-back pair with balanced sound for everyday music, but it isn't the best choice for studio work.

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 380 Pro

  • Excellent passive noise isolation (up to 32dB), making them ideal for recording and noisy environments.
  • Accurate, neutral sound signature suitable for professional studio monitoring and mixing.
  • Replaceable parts, including the ear pads and the single-sided coiled cable, which improves longevity.
  • Fold-flat, collapsible design and included slimline hard carrying case for enhanced portability.
  • Lightweight build that remains comfortable for many during long listening or studio sessions.
  • Strong, well-defined bass response without overbearing coloration.

What customers don't like about Sennheiser HD 380 Pro

  • Significant initial clamping force that some users find uncomfortable or like a 'vice-grip'.
  • The stock coiled cable can feel bulky, heavy, and cumbersome for casual or portable use.
  • Ear pad materials (pleather) are prone to flaking or peeling after about a year of daily use.
  • Closed-back design can lead to heat build-up and sweating during extended wear.
  • The soundstage, while improved over previous models, can feel shallow or lacks the depth of open-back alternatives.
  • Proprietary cable connector makes finding third-party replacement cables more difficult.

Verdict

The Sennheiser HD 380 Pro is a professional closed-back circumaural monitoring headphone designed for accurate sound reproduction, featuring an extended frequency response of 8 Hz to 27,000 Hz and a max sound pressure level of 110 dB. Its core strengths include remarkable passive noise attenuation of up to 32 dB, a collapsible fold-flat design for portability, and a lightweight 220g frame equipped with Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement (E.A.R.) technology to channel audio directly into the ears. Pros include a wide soundstage for a closed design, high clarity with deep sub-bass impact, and modularity with a replaceable coiled cable and earpads. However, some users report cons such as a high initial clamping force that can be uncomfortable during long sessions, the use of synthetic pleather that may flake over time, and a slightly bulky coiled cable that is less ideal for mobile use.

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