Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Sennheiser HD 450BT. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 26.5 cm | - | |
Width | 18.6 cm | - | |
Depth | 2.93 cm | - | |
Weight | 255 g | 238 g | Sennheiser HD 450BT are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
Colour | Black | Silver | Black | White | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Sennheiser HD 450BT can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sennheiser HD 450BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
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. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 18 - 22000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 450BT. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 108 dB | |
Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | - | |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 80 - 6000 Hz | |
Microphones Included | - | 2 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | - |
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CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
Audio cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
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Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | - | |
Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 600 mAh | |
Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 30 hours | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser HD 450BT. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hours | Sennheiser HD 450BT recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
Included Qty | 1 | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
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OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Carrying case | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |