Sennheiser HD 280 PRO vs AKG K240 MKII

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO
vs
AKG K240 MKII

We compared Sennheiser HD 280 PRO to AKG K240 MKII headphones based on looks, sound, performance, and tech. Based on our rating, HD 280 PRO has a total rating of 7.5 out of 10 vs 6.5 out of 10 for K240 MKII.

Advantages Sennheiser HD 280 PRO over AKG K240 MKII

  • Better low limit of frequency response: 8Hz vs 15Hz
  • Higher sensitivity: 113dB vs 104dB
  • Foldable design

Advantages AKG K240 MKII over Sennheiser HD 280 PRO

  • Less weight: 8.4oz vs 10oz
  • Detachable cables
Votes 3 3
Rating 5 5

Headphones comparison chart

Overall
Sennheiser HD 280 PRO
7.5
AKG K240 MKII
6.5
8
7
Sennheiser HD 280 PRO

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO review

May 18, 2020

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AKG K240 MKII

AKG K240 MKII review

Jun 09, 2020

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Common

Product

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO
AKG K240 MKII

Model

HD 280 PRO
K240 MKII

Brand

Sennheiser
AKG

Reviews

6672
2046

General

Wearing style

over ear
over ear

Enclosure

closed back
semi-open

Wireless

Wired

Specifications

Transducer

dynamic
dynamic

Driver size, mm/inches

Impedance, Ohm

64
55

Frequency response, Hz

8Hz-25KHz
15Hz-25KHz

Total harmonic distortion (THD), %

0.1

Sensitivity (SPL), dB

113
104

Magnet type

Weight (headphones), g/oz

285/10
240/8.4

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
AKG K240 MKII
Sennheiser HD 280 PRO
AKG K240 MKII

Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.5
  • 6.5
  • 7.5Sennheiser HD 280 PRO
  • 6.5AKG K240 MKII

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