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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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. | 2 | 1 | - |
3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $250 | Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC | - | - | - |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $424 | Sony MDR-1000X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
Sony MDR-1000X
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 | |
Sony MDR-1000X | |
Median best-selling Headphones |
In comparison:
Zihnic Over-Ear Foldable ranks #74 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
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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
Table: Top compared alternatives for Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC and Sony MDR-1000X | |||||
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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:
9.1 Great
| 6 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Apple AirPods Pro 2 | $270 |
In comparison:
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 |
Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | CNET | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | Wirecutter | PCMag | T3 | IGN | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | WIRED |
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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. | 2 | 1 | - | 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 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | 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. | 6 | 8 | - | - | 9 | - | 8 | 3 | - | 8 |
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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 |
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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).