{"id":440947,"date":"2026-01-29T13:57:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/440947\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T13:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:57:08","slug":"sennheisers-cx-80-and-hd-400-series-go-usb-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/440947\/","title":{"rendered":"Sennheiser\u2019s CX 80 and HD 400 series go USB-C"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"e_pm\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  title=\"Sennheiser-HD-400U-headphones\"  alt=\"A photograph of the Sennheiser HD 400U.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sennheiser-HD-400U-headphones.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Sennheiser CX 80U and HD 400U promise high-quality audio on a budget.<\/p>\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<p>Sennheiser has announced a significant upgrade for its affordable CX 80S earbuds and HD 400S headphones.<br \/>\nRenamed the CX 80U and HD 400U, both devices now sport USB-C connectors.<br \/>\nThis provides future-proof, 24-bit\/96 kHz digital audio playback.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundguys.com\/best-sennheiser-headphones-6390\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sennheiser<\/a> has refreshed its popular CX 80S earbuds and HD 400S headphones with significantly upgraded successors. Renamed the CX 80U and HD 400 U, these feature <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundguys.com\/best-usb-c-headphones-14895\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">USB-C<\/a> connectors and support digital audio playback up to 24-bit\/96 kHz. The update provides future-proof connectivity with modern smartphones, tablets, PCs, and gaming consoles. This comes at a time when the older 3.5mm standard is becoming less ubiquitous.<\/p>\n<p>Both models are compatible with iOS, Android, ChromeOS, macOS, Windows, and SteamOS. Similarly, both devices feature a microphone for calls and sport an identical form factor to their predecessors. However, fashion-conscious buyers may be disappointed with the singular Black color variant. Likewise, both devices sacrifice advanced features, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundguys.com\/best-noise-cancelling-headphones-5220\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">active noise cancellation<\/a>, spatial audio, and integrated voice assistants, for a cheaper price tag.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_pm\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Sennheiser-CX-80U-earbuds\"  alt=\"A photograph of the Sennheiser CX 80U.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sennheiser-CX-80U-earbuds.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Sennheiser CX 80 U support 24-bit\/ 96 kHz digital audio playback.<\/p>\n<p>The Sennheiser HD 400U feature a closed-back, over-ear design with passive noise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundguys.com\/what-is-isolation-12506\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">isolation<\/a>. The company claims that the cans deliver the same rich bass as the previous model, and they include a detachable cable and storage pouch. Conversely, the Sennheiser CX 80U are compact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundguys.com\/best-wireless-earbuds-2-14313\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">earbuds<\/a> that come equipped with three ear tip sizes and a balanced sound quality. While both lack industry-leading features, the introduction of USB-C and their continually affordable price tag make them a compelling choice for price-conscious buyers.<\/p>\n<p>The Sennheiser CX 80U and HD 400U are available now for $39.95 and $99.95, respectively. Both can be purchased from authorised dealers and Sennheiser\u2019s website. They should remain relevant for the next few years.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for being part of our community. 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