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.

Lightweight and solid; Comfortable to wear for long periods; Great sound and reliable noise cancelling; Very reasonable price;

Poor button layout and features; EQ customisation is restrictive;

It's no secret that noise-cancelling headphones cost a good deal more than their traditional counterparts. Priced at $199.95, Sennheiser's HD 450BT headphones are far from inexpensive, but they cost considerably less than leading ANC (active noise cancellation) models like the $400 Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. For half that price, Sennheiser's pair offers above-average ANC performance and excellent Bluetooth audio. Add in adjustable EQ, a comfortable fit, and easy-to-operate controls, and you get the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy for $200, as well as our Editors' Choice.Design Available in black or white models, the circumaural (over-ear) HD 450BT headphones feature generously cushioned memory foam earpads and an overall comfortable fit. The semi-matte surface has a stylish, uncluttered look, with most of the controls subtly relegated to side panels. Internally, each enclosure houses a 32mm dynamic driver delivering a frequency range of 18Hz to 22kHz. The h...

Sennheiser's HD 450BT headphones deliver excellent Bluetooth audio and solid noise cancellation for a bargain price.

Strong noise cancellation for the price; Excellent audio performance; Can be used in passive mode with cable, or wired mode with ANC enabled; User-adjustable EQ

Noise cancellation is solid; but not class-leading

Excellent sound comfortable to wear and great battery life

Noise cancelling good

These headphones are great. The only problems I have is the placing, and number buttons on the headphones. Their placement is awkward, and unnatural. They are close together and similar in feel. Everything works well, and I enjoy using the headphones, but ...

Sennheiser's most affordable NC headphones Sennheiser HD 450BT is a safe purchase.

Nice feeling of quality. Good sound and ok noise reduction. AAC and aptX support. USB-C charging.

Cannot be folded. A little uncomfortable. Too many confusing buttons.