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Sennheiser HD 429S Review | 93 Data compared

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

Sennheiser HD 429S 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 429S
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 85% of headphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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 70% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.3

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 70%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £80
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Sennheiser HD 429S

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.3

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

5.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sennheiser HD 429S has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
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%

5.6

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
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
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
?
Microphone SNR
?
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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
?
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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
219 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 219 g, heavier than 50.2% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Sennheiser HD 429S vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 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
  • 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.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 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 %
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 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 %
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5.87x less popular
    Sennheiser HD 429S is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 6 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38 mm vs 44 mm
  • 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.
  • 5.5% worse value for money
    Sennheiser HD 429S has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.89 vs 7.3).
    6.89 vs 7.27
  • 5.87x less popular
    Sennheiser HD 429S is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 5.5% worse value for money
    Sennheiser HD 429S has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.89 vs 7.3).
    6.89 vs 7.27
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 6 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38 mm vs 44 mm
  • 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.

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
19/06/2013
Review · Budget wired headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 429S sounds excellent for its price, with rich bass that never overwhelms and clear highs, but it has no volume control and no folding design.
uk.pcmag.com
14/06/2013
Review · Budget wired headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 429S sounds excellent for its price, with rich bass that never overwhelms and clear highs, but it has no volume control and no folding design.
au.pcmag.com
15/06/2013
Review · Budget wired headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 429S sounds excellent for its price, with rich bass that never overwhelms and clear highs, but it has no volume control and no folding design.
geeksrising.squarespace.com
31/01/2017
Review · Budget wired headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 429S is a clear step up from stock earbuds, with natural sound and plenty of low end, though the closed back limits the soundstage.
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podcastage.com
31/01/2017
Summary of the review
Sennheiser HD429s Over Ear Headphone Review - Podcastage
gamezoom.net
07/02/2013
Hands-on test · Closed-back headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 429S is a comfortable, sturdy headphone with punchy, balanced sound that suits phones and MP3 players better than a PC.

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 429S

  • Excellent audio performance for the price with a balanced sound signature
  • Extremely lightweight and comfortable for long listening sessions
  • Punchy and well-controlled bass that doesn't overpower other frequencies
  • Includes an inline microphone and remote for mobile device compatibility
  • Good passive noise isolation due to the over-ear closed-back design
  • Clear highs and mids, suitable for classical and vocal-heavy tracks

What customers don't like about Sennheiser HD 429S

  • Inline remote lacks dedicated volume control buttons
  • Non-detachable audio cable is often criticized for being too thin and fragile
  • Design does not fold or collapse, making it less convenient for travel
  • Bass response may be insufficient for 'bass-heads' or those seeking heavy sub-bass
  • The 10-foot (3m) cable can be awkwardly long for portable use
  • All-plastic construction can feel slightly flimsy or 'budget' in hand

Verdict

The Sennheiser HD 429S is a closed-back, circumaural wired headphone featuring dynamic drivers with high-output neodymium magnets and a frequency response of 18 Hz to 22,000 Hz. With a 32-ohm impedance and 110 dB sensitivity, it is optimized for mobile devices and includes a 1.2-meter single-sided cable with an integrated one-button remote and omnidirectional microphone. Main pros include a lightweight, ergonomic design for long-wearing comfort, excellent ambient noise isolation, and a balanced sound signature with smooth bass and clear highs. Notable cons include a thin, non-detachable cable that feels flimsy, a lack of volume controls on the inline remote, and a non-folding frame that makes it less portable.

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