Sennheiser HD 458BT vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 458BT and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 458BT vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 458BT EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Series - ADAPT 500 Series
Weight 238 g 232 g EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are lighter than Sennheiser HD 458BT headphones.
Colour Black -
Earpad Material - Plush, textured fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 25 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 458BT EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 458BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - EPOS Voice
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 458BT offer a larger frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% <0.3% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 108 dB 108 dB
Features Voice control Audio prompts
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 458BT EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming, MEMS-directional
Frequency Response 80 - 6000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser HD 458BT.
Microphones Included - 2
CABLE Sennheiser HD 458BT EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 458BT EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Features - EPOS ActiveGard
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 458BT EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 600 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hours -
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Standby Time - 81 day
Charging Time 2 hours 220 min Sennheiser HD 458BT recharge faster than Sennheiser HD 458BT.
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 458BT EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case, BTD 800 USB-C dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable
Software Certification - Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC, Optimised for Google Meet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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