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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality and noise isolation are top priorities, the Sennheiser 450BT would be a better choice given their higher scores in these areas. They are suited for air travel due to active noise cancelling, and have a more robust build quality. However, they have higher latency, which may not be ideal for gaming or watching videos. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are lower in cost and offer the benefit of being sweatproof and dustproof, making them a more practical option for exercise. They sit outside the ear canal, which can be more comfortable for some users, but also means they won't block out ambient noise as effectively. 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 Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.2
4.8
The Sennheiser 450BT is only fair for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Gaming
8.8
4.9
The Sennheiser 450BT is very good for gaming, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
TV and Video
8.1
5.1
The Sennheiser 450BT is very good for TV and video, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
2.5
The Sennheiser 450BT is excellent for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Battery
27.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Sennheiser 450BT has 27.5 hours of battery life. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$90
$36
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Sennheiser 450BT has a price of $90 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
6.9
6.5
The Sennheiser 450BT and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both only fair for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
8.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser 450BT is good.
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The Sennheiser 450BT and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones both have very good build quality.
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How the Sennheiser 450BT and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser 450BT | Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$90 | $36 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Youthwhisper | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2020 | June 1, 2022 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 27.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | Unknown | |
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 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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."
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Stozz Audio
Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."
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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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