Neither Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC nor TaoTronics TT-BH22 were recommended by experts this month
On 9 May 2024 (10 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC nor TaoTronics TT-BH22 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 What Hi-Fi (16 Apr 2024), Digital Trends (20 Mar 2024) WIRED (1 Mar 2024) and 6 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | What Hi-Fi | Digital Trends | WIRED | CNET | Wirecutter | PCMag | T3 | IGN | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com |
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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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
N/A | N/A | $229 | Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | Check price | TaoTronics TT-BH22 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Headphones ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | What Hi-Fi | Digital Trends | WIRED | CNET | Wirecutter
| PCMag | T3 | IGN | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com |
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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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
2 | - | $352 | 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. | - | 2 | 9 | 1 | - | 3 | 2 | - | 3 | 1 |
3 | - | $450 | 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 | 3 | 8 | 6 | - | 9 | - | 8 | 8 | - |
4 | - | $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. | 5 | - | 2 | 8 | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - |
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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:
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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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- Perfect Choice for Working or Studying from Home: with AI Noise Reduction Technology, TaoTronics BH041 is the world’s first AI noise cancelling headset, slashing background noise up to 40dB, be heard clearly in noisy situations
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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 Technics EAH-A800 or Akg N60NC .
Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC are $130 more expensive than the average headphones ($99).