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HiFiMan HE400se · 139 €Philips Fidelio X2HR · 139 €
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| What matters | HiFiMan HE400seHiFiManMedium confidence | Philips Fidelio X2HRPhilipsMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 6.8 | 7.5 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 139,00 € | 139,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 9.2 (best in this comparison) | 8.9 |
| Build quality | 5.2 | 7.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 8.6 (best in this comparison) | 8.0 |
| Longevity | 6.0 | 7.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 5.8 | 6.0 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 3.8 | 5.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Battery | — | — |
| Noise cancelling | None — open back | None — open back |
| Weight | 390 g | 380 g |
| Connection | Detachable 3.5 mm dual-entry | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — pads sold separately | Yes — velour pads sold separately |
| Best for | Hearing planar bass texture for under €150 · Detail well above the price · A second pair alongside a dynamic set | A warm, easy tuning · The most comfortable headband in the price range · Gaming and films |
| Avoid if | You need it to survive being thrown in a bag · You want reliable warranty service in the EU | You want a neutral reference · You need portability |
| Main drawback | Build quality is the weak point — headband and cable both fail | Heavy at 380 g |
Verdict
The Philips Fidelio X2HR wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 headphones, the Philips Fidelio X2HR has both the highest Worth Score (7.5) and the best score per euro at 139,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is heavy at 380 g.
Best overallPhilips Fidelio X2HR — Highest Worth Score here at 7.5, 0.7 ahead of the HiFiMan HE400se. Best for a warm, easy tuning.
CheapestHiFiMan HE400se — 139,00 € — the entry point here. Build quality is the weak point — headband and cable both fail
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.