Neither Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC nor Sony WH-XB700 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 WH-XB700 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 | $89 | Sony WH-XB700 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like Sony WH-XB700 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 WH-XB700
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Sony WH-XB700, 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). Sony WH-XB700 ranks higher than that and Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC ranks lower than that.
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC | |
Sony WH-XB700 |
In comparison:
8.8 Great
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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 WH-XB700
It's fairly safe to say that Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC are more popular headphones than Sony WH-XB700, 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 WH-XB700 | |||||
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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 | ||
Skullcandy Crusher Evo | $124 |
In comparison:
Skullcandy Crusher Evo ranks #3 out of 147. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.8 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Apple AirPods Pro 2 | $270 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 5 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Urbanista Los Angeles | $139 | 2 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 |
- 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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- Feel the power of extra bass
- Up to 30 hours of battery life for long-lasting listening
- Listen in comfort with an on-ear design and swiveling ear cups
- Optimize your sound settings with the Sony Headphones | connect app
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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 WH-XB700 are a well-known option in the middle of the headphones price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sennheiser RS120 or JBL Live Free 2 .
Sony WH-XB700 are $21 more expensive than average headphones ($99).