Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Sennheiser HD 450BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Sennheiser HD 450BT. 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

Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Sennheiser HD 450BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 238 g Sennheiser HD 450BT are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sennheiser HD 450BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC 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 Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 18 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Beamforming
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 80 - 6000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 30 hours Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hours Sennheiser HD 450BT recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
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OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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