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Neither Philips Fidelio X2HR nor Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Apr 2024 (14 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Philips Fidelio X2HR 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.
| 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 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. | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | $170 |  Philips Fidelio X2HR | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $250 |  Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC | - | - |
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Philips Fidelio X2HR 
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC Customers like Philips Fidelio X2HR 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.
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.
Philips Fidelio X2HR, 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). Philips Fidelio X2HR ranks higher than that and Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC ranks lower than that.
| Philips Fidelio X2HR |
In comparison:
Philips Fidelio X2HR ranks #30 out of 148. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.9 Great
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| Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC | |
| Median best-selling Headphones |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
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Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC is more popular than Philips Fidelio X2HR
It's fairly safe to say that Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC are more popular headphones than Philips Fidelio X2HR, 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 Philips Fidelio X2HR and Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Audio Technica ATH-M50X | $164 |
In comparison:
Audio Technica ATH-M50X ranks #4 out of 148. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.7 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Sony WH1000XM3 | $176 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Beats Solo3 | $175 |
In comparison:
9.3 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | $269 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
| 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 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. | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $429 |  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. | 9 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - |
| 3 | +1 | $519 |  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. | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | +1 | $299 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 2 | 8 | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 |
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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:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Hi-res Audio Certified with extended response frequencies
- Engineered double layered ear-shells with pre-tilted speaker plates
- 50 mm high definition neodymium drivers with LMC diaphragm
- Acoustic open-back architecture
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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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Philips Fidelio X2HR are a popular 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 Sport Earbuds .
Philips Fidelio X2HR are $69.96 more expensive than average headphones ($99.99).
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 dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sony WH-H910N or Bowers & Wilkins PX7 .
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC are $149.99 more expensive than the average headphones ($99.99).
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