Sennheiser HD 280 PRO vs Sennheiser HD 559

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO
vs
Sennheiser HD 559

Here we show you comparison of Sennheiser HD 280 PRO vs Sennheiser HD 559 based on specifications, reviews and ratings. Based on our rating, HD 280 PRO has a total rating of 7.5 out of 10 vs 7 out of 10 for HD 559.

Advantages Sennheiser HD 280 PRO over Sennheiser HD 559

  • Better low limit of frequency response: 8Hz vs 14Hz
  • Higher sensitivity: 113dB vs 108dB
  • Foldable design

Advantages Sennheiser HD 559 over Sennheiser HD 280 PRO

  • Better high limit of frequency response: 26KHz vs 25KHz
  • Detachable cables
Votes 18 18
Rating 4.3 4.3

Headphones comparison chart

Overall
Sennheiser HD 280 PRO
7.5
Sennheiser HD 559
7
8
7
Sennheiser HD 280 PRO

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO review

May 18, 2020

My impression of closed over ear headphones Sennheiser HD 280 PRO is a bit controversial. Being a gr...

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Common

Product

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO
Sennheiser HD 559

Model

HD 280 PRO
HD 559

Brand

Sennheiser
Sennheiser

Reviews

6672
808

General

Wearing style

over ear
over ear

Enclosure

closed back
open back

Wireless

Wired

Specifications

Transducer

dynamic
dynamic

Driver size, mm/inches

Impedance, Ohm

64
50

Frequency response, Hz

8Hz-25KHz
14Hz-26KHz

Total harmonic distortion (THD), %

0.1
0.2

Sensitivity (SPL), dB

113
108

Magnet type

Weight (headphones), g/oz

285/10

Comfort

Adjustable headband

Foldable

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling

Adjustable noise cancelling level

Microphone

Built-in microphone

In-line microphone

Detachable microphone

Cables

Detachable cable

Audio cable length, cm/ft

130/4.2
300/9.8

Jack connection (TRS)

3.5
3.5

Balanced connection

Control

Built-in control buttons

In-line control

Touch control

Voice control

App control

Control functions

Wireless connectivity

Bluetooth

has not
has not

Bluetooth version

has not
has not

aptX

has not
has not

aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)

has not
has not

Bluetooth profiles

has not
has not

NFC

Wi-Fi

Battery

Battery type

has not
has not

Battery life, hrs

has not
has not

Charging time, hrs

has not
has not

Charging port

has not
has not

Charging cable

has not
has not

Speed charge

has not
has not

Battery free listening mode

has not
has not

Battery level indicator

has not
has not

Additional features

Water resistance

Light indication

Additional audio features

In the box

Audio cable

Carry case

Charging cable

has not
has not

1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)

Interchangeable ear pads

User manual

Manual

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO
Sennheiser HD 559
Sennheiser HD 280 PRO
Sennheiser HD 559

Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.5
  • 7
  • 7.5Sennheiser HD 280 PRO
  • 7Sennheiser HD 559

The Sennheiser HD 280 PRO is better headphones in this comparison. Check Sennheiser HD 280 PRO price