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Philips TAH8000E vs Sennheiser HD 400U

What TAH8000E does better (2) and where HD 400U wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAH8000E
Philips · 2026TAH8000E
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Sennheiser HD 400U
Sennheiser · 2026HD 400U
1 advantage≈ $75
6.3Noise control & calls3.9

Why is TAH8000E better than HD 400U?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · HD 400U: No
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×

Why is HD 400U better than TAH8000E?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 18 Hz+11%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm—
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency20 Hz18 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω18 Ω
Sensitivity112 dB120 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones5—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life70 h—
Battery life with ANC50 h—
Battery capacity1,100 mAh—
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 8 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.4—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight260 g—
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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