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Neither Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC nor Sony MDR-1000X were recommended by experts this month

On 9 Mar 2024 (20 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC nor Sony MDR-1000X 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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- $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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5
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1
N/A N/A $250
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC
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N/A N/A $424
Sony MDR-1000X
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Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Headphones ranking? It's here

About our ranking methodology

Customers like Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC 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
Sony MDR-1000X
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.

Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Sony MDR-1000X.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling headphones receives a consumer score of 8.3 (great). Both Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC and Sony MDR-1000X receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.

Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC
In comparison:
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC ranks #120 out of 147.
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7.3
Good
Sony MDR-1000X
In comparison:
Sony MDR-1000X ranks #136 out of 147.
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6.4
Average
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





Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC is more popular than Sony MDR-1000X

It's fairly safe to say that Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC are more popular headphones than Sony MDR-1000X, 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

Customers who view Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC and Sony MDR-1000X often consider Bose QuietComfort Ultra, a cheaper option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC and Sony MDR-1000X
Bose QuietComfort Ultra $249
We don't yet have enough review information for Bose QuietComfort Ultra
N/A
5 expert recommendations Cheaper
Apple AirPods Max $479
In comparison:
Apple AirPods Max ranks #17 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great
6 expert recommendations More Popular Better Reviews
Apple AirPods Pro 2 $270
In comparison:
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ranks #7 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
5 expert recommendations More Popular Better Reviews
Bose Ultra Headphones $379
We don't yet have enough review information for Bose Ultra Headphones
N/A
7 expert recommendations
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC nor Sony MDR-1000X 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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5
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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
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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.
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1
6
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5
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+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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8
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

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
No expert reviews linked yet for Sony MDR-1000X.
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
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From Seller:
  • Isolate yourself from external noise with industry-leading noise cancelation
  • Enjoy Bluetooth wireless connectivity and Hi-Fi quality audio
  • Listen to ambient sounds quickly and clearly with Quick Attention
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0615104320024, 4044155204728, 4963063188527
UPC Numbers: 615104266964, 615104320024
Model Numbers: HD4.50BTNC
No manufacturer information linked for Sony MDR-1000X.
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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 Sony WH-H910N or Bose QuietComfort Ultra .

Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC are $150.99 more expensive than the average headphones ($99).

Sony MDR-1000X are a well-known and one of the most expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e .

Sony MDR-1000X are $325.35 more expensive than average headphones ($99).

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