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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize noise cancellation and seamless integration with Apple products, the AirPods Pro 2 could be the better choice, despite the higher cost. However, if you are looking for more affordable headphones that offer good sound quality with a longer battery life, then the Sennheiser 450BT may be the way to go. The AirPods Pro 2 will also provide convenience with features like the ear detection, which Sennheiser lacks. If you need headphones for extended listening sessions with comfort, Sennheiser's over-ear design may be preferable over the in-ear AirPods Pro 2. Additionally, consider that the Sennheiser 450BT has aptX Low Latency for better synchronization during gaming or watching videos, which the AirPods Pro 2 does not support. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro 2
Good for music
Good for phone calls
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser 450BT
Very good for TV and video
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.0/10
6.2/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good for music, while the Sennheiser 450BT is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.8/10
6.9/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser 450BT is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8/10
7.9/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser 450BT is good.
Battery
6.0 Hours
27.5 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser 450BT has 27.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$139
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$300
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has a price of $199 and the Sennheiser 450BT costs $139.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser 450BT has very good build quality.
"Apple's upgraded H2 chip begets better active noise canceling (ANC) and battery life, while the case's U1 chip and integrated speaker lets you precisely locate it from the Find My app. If you own an iPhone, the new AirPods Pro is an obvious choice."
"The Sennheiser HD 450BT is a very good pair of headphones for the price, noise canceling is good and sound quality is great—quite rare at this price point. Like any product, this headset isn’t without its faults."
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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