In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 458BT and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser HD 458BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 238 g | 250 g | Sennheiser HD 458BT are lighter than Sennheiser HD 458BT headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser HD 458BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sennheiser HD 458BT can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser HD 458BT. |
| 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 18 - 22000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 458BT. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 108 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | - | 30 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | Voice control | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser HD 458BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | 80 - 6000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 8 |
| CABLE | Sennheiser HD 458BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser HD 458BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser HD 458BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 600 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 30 hours | 32 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser HD 458BT. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
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| Charging Time | 2 hours | 3.5 hour(s) | Sennheiser HD 458BT recharge faster than Sennheiser HD 458BT. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser HD 458BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser HD 458BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | JEITA |
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