Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Sennheiser HD 450BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Sennheiser HD 450BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor - Built-in
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
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
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
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
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OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying case
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
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