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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
    8. PC / PS4 Compatibility
  10. Comments

Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC vs Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC
Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless

Tested using Methodology v1.4

Updated Oct 27, 2023 06:42 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.6

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Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Picture
Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Picture

Variants

  • HD 4.50
  • WH-1000XM3 (Black)
  • WH-1000XM3 (White)

Our Verdict

Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC

Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless

The Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless are better headphones than the Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC. Most notably, the XM3s' ANC is excellent and blocks more ambient noise than the HD 4.50 BTNC. Their overall audio reproduction is more accurate, but with a slightly overemphasized bass, which can be EQ’ed inside their great app. The XM3 are also more comfortable and better-built than the Sennheiser. On the other hand, the HD 4.50 can connect to two devices simultaneously. Some may also prefer their control scheme with physical buttons over the touch-sensitive surface of the WH-1000XM3, which may be unresponsive in colder temperatures.

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