Consumer Score
In comparison:
Apple AirPods ranks #1 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
Consumer Score
In comparison:
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC ranks #120 out of 147.
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7.3
Good
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Neither Apple AirPods 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 Apple AirPods 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
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.
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1
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3
5
1
1
1
1
1
N/A N/A $99
Apple AirPods
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N/A N/A $250
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC
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About our ranking methodology

Customers like Apple AirPods way 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.

Apple AirPods
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.

Apple AirPods, 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). Apple AirPods ranks higher than that and Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC ranks lower than that.

Apple AirPods
In comparison:
Apple AirPods ranks #1 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC
In comparison:
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC ranks #120 out of 147.
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7.3
Good
Median best-selling Headphones
In comparison:
Zihnic Over-Ear Foldable ranks #74 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.3
Great





Apple AirPods is more popular than Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC

It's fairly safe to say that Apple AirPods are more popular headphones than Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC, based on their 400,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view Apple AirPods and Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC often consider Skullcandy Crusher Evo, a pricier option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Apple AirPods and Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC
Skullcandy Crusher Evo $124
In comparison:
Skullcandy Crusher Evo ranks #3 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.8
Amazing
No expert recommendations
Bose QuietComfort Ultra $249
We don't yet have enough review information for Bose QuietComfort Ultra
N/A
5 expert recommendations
Skullcandy Crusher $110
In comparison:
Skullcandy Crusher ranks #32 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.9
Great
No expert recommendations
Sony WH1000XM3 $95
In comparison:
Sony WH1000XM3 ranks #6 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
No expert recommendations Cheaper
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Apple AirPods nor Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC were recommended by key experts who publish Wireless Headphones recommendations.
Rank Change Price Headphones
CNET
Tom's Guide
Rtings.com
Wirecutter
PCMag
T3
IGN
Digital Trends
What Hi-Fi
WIRED
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.
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1
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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
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1
6
-
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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.
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8
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9
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8
3
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8
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.
No expert reviews linked yet for Apple AirPods.

Expert reviews [19]

77
Total 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:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • HIGH-QUALITY SOUND — Powered by the Apple H1 headphone chip, AirPods (2nd generation) deliver rich, vivid sound.
  • EFFORTLESS SETUP — After a simple one-tap setup, AirPods are automatically on and always connected. They sense when they’re in your ears and pause when you take them out. And sound seamlessly switches between your iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, iPad, and Apple TV.
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From Seller:
  • 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
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0190198391469, 0190199098428, 0888462834919, 0888462848510, 0888462859479, 0888462868310
UPC Numbers: 190198391469, 190199098428, 888462834919, 888462848510, 888462859479, 888462868310
Model Numbers: IO-RY1T-CODB, MMEF2AM/A, MV7N2AM/A
EAN Numbers: 0615104320024, 4044155204728, 4963063188527
UPC Numbers: 615104266964, 615104320024
Model Numbers: HD4.50BTNC
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Apple AirPods are a top selling option in the middle of the headphones price range. They're a #1 bestseller in headphones category and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as AKG Y400 or Samsung AKG-Y500 .

Apple AirPods are $9.78 less 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).

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