Sennheiser CX 80U and HD 400U Launch in India With USB Type-C Audio

Sennheiser launches two USB Type-C wired headphones in India

Sennheiser CX 80U Launch in India, with both models using USB Type-C connectivity and support for up to 24-bit and 96kHz digital audio playback. The company has priced the CX 80U at Rs. 1,990 and the HD 400U at Rs. 5,990, with sales starting Wednesday through its website, Amazon, Flipkart, electronics retailers, and select Croma and Reliance Digital stores.

The two headphones are aimed at users looking for plug-and-play audio without pairing or charging. Both include inline controls and MEMS microphones, and the company says they are compatible with smartphones, tablets, and PCs.

Price, availability and colour options

The Sennheiser CX 80U comes in Black, Sakura, and White. The HD 400U is available in Black only. Both models are listed for sale across Sennheiser’s official website, Amazon, Flipkart, leading electronics retailers, and select Croma and Reliance Digital stores in India.

The CX 80U carries a price tag of Rs. 1,990, while the HD 400U is priced at Rs. 5,990. Availability begins Wednesday, according to the company’s announcement.

Specifications and design details

The CX 80U uses a 9.7mm dynamic driver and offers a frequency response range of 17Hz to 20,000Hz, 28 ohms impedance, and 119dB sound pressure level. It weighs about 14.3g, has a 1.2m cable, and comes with three sizes of ear tips.

The HD 400U uses dynamic drivers with a frequency response of 18Hz to 20,000Hz, 18 ohms impedance, and 120dB sound pressure level. It has a closed-back over-ear design, weighs 217g, and comes with a 1.4m detachable cable.

Both models support up to 24-bit and 96kHz playback for high-resolution digital audio. Sennheiser says the USB Type-C wired connection is designed to deliver stable, uncompressed audio with minimal latency. The company also says the headphones are suitable for gaming, video streaming, and calls.

On the feature side, both headphones include inline smart controls and MEMS microphones with omnidirectional pickup for calls and voice assistant access. The CX 80U is described as having a lightweight in-ear design with passive noise isolation. The HD 400U features passive noise isolation too, along with a foldable build and replaceable ear pads.

The HD 400U can be used with the included USB Type-C cable, and the company says optional analogue cables can also be used. The CX 80U remains focused on a simple wired in-ear setup.

Sennheiser’s latest launch adds two more USB Type-C headphone models to its India lineup, with one entry-level in-ear option and one over-ear model positioned at a higher price point.