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Our quick take

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Sennheiser HD 450BT - 5.0 / 5

Comfy, practical and portable

  • All plastic build  238 grams Lots of buttons Foldable and portable

Noise cancelling and performance

  • ANC equipped Bluetooth 5.0 and aptX Up to 30 hours playback with ANC

Enjoyable, customisable sound

  • 18 Hz to 22,000 Hz frequency response EQ and firmware updates

To recap

If you have a limited budget and want an all-round great pair of over ear headphones with noise cancelling, the Sennheiser HD 450BT is a truly compelling option. There are elements of compromise, but it’s a great product for its price point.