Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Sennheiser HD 458BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.30i and Sennheiser HD 458BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Sennheiser HD 458BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 458BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series HD 2 -
Weight 262 g 238 g Sennheiser HD 458BT are lighter than Sennheiser HD 2.30i headphones.
Colour Black | White Black
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 458BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser HD 458BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 18 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <0.3% Sennheiser HD 458BT have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 2.30i.
Sensitivity 115 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB 108 dB
Features - Voice control
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 458BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, omni-directional -
Frequency Response - 80 - 6000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 458BT
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 458BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.4 m Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 458BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life - 30 hours
Charging Time - 2 hours
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 458BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 458BT
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Compatibility iPhone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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