Sennheiser HD 450BT vs. Apple AirPods Max

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 450BT and Apple AirPods Max. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 450BT vs. Apple AirPods Max Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 450BT Apple AirPods Max
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.73 cm
Width - 16.86 cm
Depth - 8.34 cm
Weight 238 g 384.8 g Sennheiser HD 450BT are lighter than Sennheiser HD 450BT headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g
Case: 134.5 g
Colour Black | White Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink
Body Material - Stainless steel, anodised aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, mesh textile
Headband Material - Knit mesh
Recommended Use - Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 450BT Apple AirPods Max
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 450BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% -
Max Sound Pressure 108 dB -
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features - Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 450BT Apple AirPods Max
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Frequency Response 80 - 6000 Hz -
Microphones Included 2 9 Apple AirPods Max have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 450BT Apple AirPods Max
Controls - Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency
CABLE Sennheiser HD 450BT Apple AirPods Max
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 450BT Apple AirPods Max
Features - On-ear detection
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 450BT Apple AirPods Max
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 600 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hours 20 hour(s) Sennheiser HD 450BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
Charging Time 2 hours -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 450BT Apple AirPods Max
Included Accessories Carrying case Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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