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Beyerdynamic DT 240 Pro vs HiFiMAN HE400SE

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Beyerdynamic DT 240 Pro
7.2
/ 10
Over-earMid range
HIGHER SCORE
HiFiMAN HE400SE
7.5
/ 10
Over-earMid range

Specs comparison

7.2/10
SCORE
7.5/10
34Ω
IMPEDANCE
25Ω
99dB
SENSITIVITY
91dB
No
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Beyerdynamic DT 240 Pro scores 7.2/10 with 34Ω impedance and 99dB sensitivity. At 34Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The HiFiMAN HE400SE scores 7.5/10 with 25Ω impedance and 91dB sensitivity. At 25Ω, it also benefits from amplification to perform at its best.

Based on our scoring, the HiFiMAN HE400SE scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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