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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for high-quality sound for music and an immersive experience with efficient noise isolation, the Sennheiser 450BT would be a better choice; it's also more suitable for air travel due to active noise cancelling. However, for outdoor activities or exercising, Shokz OpenMove's bone conduction technology allows you to remain aware of your surroundings, and they are sweatproof, making them a safer and more durable option for those conditions. The Sennheiser offers low latency making it better for TV and gaming, whereas the Shokz, with its open design, cannot block background noise as efficiently. The Sennheiser is foldable which might make them easier to carry around despite being heavier, while the Shokz is lighter and may be more comfortable for longer durations. The Sennheiser also has a significantly longer battery life, so you'll charge them less frequently. Keep in mind the price difference, as the Sennheiser is more expensive and may offer features you do not need if you prioritize awareness and exercise compatibility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser 450BT
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.2
4.8
The Sennheiser 450BT is only fair for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
8.8
4.9
The Sennheiser 450BT is very good for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser 450BT is only fair.
TV and Video
8.1
5.0
The Sennheiser 450BT is very good for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
2.5
The Sennheiser 450BT is excellent for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
27.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Sennheiser 450BT has 27.5 hours of battery life. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$90
$80
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Sennheiser 450BT has a price of $90 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove and Sennheiser 450BT are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Shokz OpenMove and Sennheiser 450BT both have very good build quality.
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How the Sennheiser 450BT and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser 450BT | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$90 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2020 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 27.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.3 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 240.4 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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Lily Katz | March 2022
"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."
Shokz OpenMove
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Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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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