Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless and Sony WH-1000XM3. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 26.5 cm | |
| Width | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.93 cm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 255 g | Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless are lighter than Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Sony WH-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | NoiseGard active noise compensation | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
| Volume Limiting Function | - | Yes | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
| Frequency Response | 18 - 22000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 113 dB | 104.5 dB/mW | Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Impedance | 18 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, redial | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.4 m Micro-USB charge cable - detachable |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.4 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | Gold |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
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| Sensors | - | Atmospheric pressure sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 600 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 25 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless recharge faster than Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless. |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (power only) Headphones |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, micro-USB charging cable | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |