Neither JBL Tune 500BT nor Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Apr 2024 (22 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither JBL Tune 500BT 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 WIRED (1 Mar 2024), CNET (23 Mar 2024) Tom's Guide (19 Jan 2024) and 6 others.
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Headphones ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED | CNET | Tom's Guide | IGN | T3 | PCMag | Wirecutter | Rtings.com | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi |
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1 | - | $398 | Sony WH-1000XM5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
2 | - | $429 | Bose Ultra Headphones | 9 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - |
3 | +1 | $519 | Apple AirPods Max | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 3 | 6 |
4 | +1 | $299 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra
| 2 | 8 | - | - |
3 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 |
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Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 6
Highest score by review-rating.com | 90 |
Average score based on 9 reviews | 74 |
Lowest score by SoundGuys | 63 |
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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 |
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- Bluetooth 4.0 and aptX technologies deliver exceptional wireless sound quality. Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth
- Noise Gard active noise cancellation reduces ambient noise levels improving the listening experience
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JBL Tune 500BT are a well-known and one of the most affordable options. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Skullcandy Riff Wireless or Riwbox CT-7S Cat Ear .
JBL Tune 500BT are $65.09 less expensive than average headphones ($99).
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 quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Bowers & Wilkins PX7 or Sennheiser RS 175 .
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC are $130 more expensive than the average headphones ($99).