Neither Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC nor Skullcandy Hesh 2 were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Apr 2024 (21 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC nor Skullcandy Hesh 2 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $249 |  Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $58 |  Skullcandy Hesh 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC 
Skullcandy Hesh 2 Customers like Skullcandy Hesh 2 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.
Skullcandy Hesh 2
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Skullcandy Hesh 2, 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). Skullcandy Hesh 2 ranks higher than that and Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC ranks lower than that.
| Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC | |
| Skullcandy Hesh 2 |
In comparison:
8.8 Great
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| Median best-selling Headphones |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
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Skullcandy Hesh 2 is more popular than Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC
It's fairly safe to say that Skullcandy Hesh 2 are more popular headphones than Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC, based on their 7,000+ 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 Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC and Skullcandy Hesh 2 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | $269 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | 3M WorkTunes Wireless Hearing Protector with Bluetooth | $56 |
In comparison:
3M WorkTunes Wireless Hearing Protector with Bluetooth ranks #21 out of 148. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Mpow H7 | $59 |
In comparison:
8.8 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | $299 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Bose QuietComfort Ultra N/A
| 5 expert recommendations | |
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED | CNET | Tom's Guide | IGN | T3 | PCMag | Wirecutter | Rtings.com | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
- 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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- Supreme Sound - Powered by a 50mm driver the Hesh 2 provides exceptional sound quality for a great price tag. These lightweight durable headphones are built for everyday use and over-ear ear cups provide super comfort for long listening.
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Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC are a popular option at the top 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 Beats Studio Pro or Sony WH-H910N .
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC are $150 more expensive than the average headphones ($99).
Skullcandy Hesh 2 are a very popular option at the bottom 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 Mpow H7 or 3M WorkTunes Wireless Hearing Protector with Bluetooth .
Skullcandy Hesh 2 are $41.01 cheaper than the average headphones ($99).
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