Head to head

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs HiFiMan HE400se

Both scored on the same six factors, priced on what you actually pay including delivery, and each claim linked to the source it came from. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.

Verdict

The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO wins on both score and price.

Across these 2 headphones, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO has both the highest Worth Score (8.7) and the best score per euro at 129,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is treble peak is sharp for some listeners.

Best overallBeyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — Highest Worth Score here at 8.7, 1.9 ahead of the HiFiMan HE400se. Best for tracking and recording.
Skip this oneHiFiMan HE400se — Lowest Worth Score here at 6.8, 1.9 lower against the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and no cheaper. Build quality is the weak point — headband and cable both fail

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What mattersBeyerdynamic DT 770 PROBeyerdynamicMedium confidenceHiFiMan HE400seHiFiManMedium confidence
Worth Score8.76.8
Best price129,00 €139,00 €
Price fairness8.89.2
Build quality8.65.2
Performance8.08.6
Longevity9.46.0
Repairability9.25.8
Support & warranty8.03.8
Noise cancellingNone — passive closed backNone — open back
Weight270 g390 g
ConnectionFixed coiled cable, 3.5 mm + 6.3 mm adapterDetachable 3.5 mm dual-entry
Replaceable padsYes — every part is a spare partYes — pads sold separately
Best forTracking and recording · Isolation without electronics · Velour pads you can replace foreverHearing planar bass texture for under €150 · Detail well above the price · A second pair alongside a dynamic set
Avoid ifYou are treble sensitive · You want a detachable cableYou need it to survive being thrown in a bag · You want reliable warranty service in the EU
Main drawbackTreble peak is sharp for some listenersBuild quality is the weak point — headband and cable both fail

2 identical rows hidden. They are the same for every product here, so they cannot help you choose.

What each score is based on

3 published sources between them

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

HiFiMan HE400se

Confidence is computed from those lists, not asserted: Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is medium on 2, HiFiMan HE400se is medium on 1. A factor with nothing behind it says so on the product page rather than borrowing a citation that does not speak to it.

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Prototype. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed. Prices are the cheapest delivered price we recorded — 129,00 € and 139,00 € — not a live quote. How we score products.