Sony WH-XB700 vs. Sennheiser HD 450BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 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-XB700 vs. Sennheiser HD 450BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 196 g 238 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Black | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB700 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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-XB700.
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 SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser HD 450BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 18 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 37 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Frequency Response - 80 - 6000 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB700 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Controls Volume -
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB700 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 30 hours Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hours Sennheiser HD 450BT recharge faster than Sony WH-XB700.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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