Neither Akg N60NC nor Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC were recommended by experts this month
On 9 Mar 2024 (19 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Akg N60NC nor Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Headphones received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony WH-1000XM5 or other critically acclaimed Wireless Headphones of this month.
For reference, Sony WH-1000XM5 received 9 endorsements this month, from CNET (6 Feb 2024), Tom's Guide (19 Jan 2024) Wirecutter (22 Jan 2024) and 6 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | CNET | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | Wirecutter | PCMag | T3 | IGN | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | WIRED |
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1 | - | $328 | Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $149 | Akg N60NC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $250 | Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Headphones ranking? It's here
Customers like Akg N60NC noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Akg N60NC, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling headphones receives a consumer score of 8.3 (great). Both Akg N60NC and Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.
Akg N60NC |
In comparison:
8.0 Great
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Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC | |
Median best-selling Headphones |
In comparison:
Zihnic Over-Ear Foldable ranks #74 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
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Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC is more popular than Akg N60NC
It's fairly safe to say that Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC are more popular headphones than Akg N60NC, based on their 6,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Akg N60NC and Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC | |||||
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Audio Technica ATH-M50X | $164 |
In comparison:
Audio Technica ATH-M50X ranks #4 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.7 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Urbanista Los Angeles | $139 | 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper | ||
Bose QuietComfort Ultra | $249 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Bose QuietComfort Ultra N/A
| 5 expert recommendations | ||
Bose SoundLink II | $99 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews |
Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | CNET | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | Wirecutter | PCMag | T3 | IGN | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | WIRED |
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1 | - | $328 | Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2 | - | $379 | Bose Ultra Headphones The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience. | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 3 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 9 |
3 | +1 | $270 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | 6 | 5 |
4 | +1 | $479 | Apple AirPods Max The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience. | 6 | 8 | - | - | 9 | - | 8 | 3 | - | 8 |
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Expert reviews [19]
- with a score: 13
- without a score: 6
Highest score by TechRadar | 90 |
Average score based on 19 reviews | 77 |
Lowest score by What Hi-Fi | 60 |
Score distribution:
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0-20 |
- Compact, foldable design : Flat and foldable, easily slip them into your bag. Plus, you can take them anywhere, thanks to a compact carrying case , Cable length 1.2 meter
- Active Noise Cancellation: Whether you’re listening to a book on your commute, catching some sleep on the plane or taking a call in a noisy café, you’ll hear only what you want
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- Bluetooth 4.0 and aptX technologies to deliver exceptional wireless sound quality..Connectivity Technology: Wireless
- NoiseGard active noise cancellation to reduce ambient noise levels improving the listening experience
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Akg N60NC are a well-known and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sennheiser Accentum or Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth .
Akg N60NC are $40.22 more expensive than average headphones ($108.78).
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC are a popular option on the higher end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sony WH-H910N or Bose QuietComfort Ultra .
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC are $141.21 more expensive than the average headphones ($108.78).