If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to the Sony WH-1000XM3, these Sennheiser cans are a great choice. With a fantastic sound, good noise cancellation, and a comfortable (and fully-foldable) fit, they’ll suit most commuters down to a tee.

Fantastic sound; Comfortable fit; Decent noise cancellation

Flimsy build; Soundstage could be more open

“Impressive features, style, and noise cancellation add up to a worthy option for budget shoppers.”

Sleek; understated style; Excellent battery life; Good build quality; Solid noise cancellation; Smooth; clean bass response

Inconsistent sound signature; No auto-pause or ambient sound mode; App/EQ not useful

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

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;

These days £159 (inc. VAT, or $199.95) is not a huge price to pay for a good set of over-the-ear headphones, and that's what you'll shell out for the new Sennheiser HD 450BT . Indeed, when faced with a choice between this headset and the £250 Sennheiser MB 660 UC which I reviewed last year, you may...

If all you’re looking for is a well-balanced, comfy, inoffensive portable headphone, the HD 4.50BTNC continues to be pick from Sennheiser. However, I find the HD 450BT to be a more enjoyable listen for its unique and relaxed sound signature.

The HD 450BT aren't the flashiest pair of headphones, and if you went further up in price there are headphones with a better sense of fine detail, space and clarity. But if south of £200 is where your budget takes you, there’s not a whole lot to dislike about what the Sennheiser HD 450BT do here

Solid sound; Travel-friendly; Affordable; Long battery life

Compact soundstage; Noise cancelling is rather light; Uncomfortable for those with bigger ears

The HD 450BT aren't the flashiest pair of headphones, and if you went further up in price there are headphones with a better sense of fine detail, space and clarity. But if south of £200 is where your budget takes you, there’s not a whole lot to dislike about what the Sennheiser HD 450BT do here

Solid sound; Travel-friendly ; Affordable; Long battery life;

Compact soundstage ; Noise cancelling is rather light; Uncomfortable for those with bigger ears;

When it comes to quality audio, Sennheiser is one of those names that just stands out in a crowd. It makes excellent headphones, soundbars, earbuds, and even pro audio that people have trusted for years. And, the company’s newest set of cans, the HD 450BT, is no exception.

Good sound quality; Very comfortable for on-ears; Excellent battery life

Wonky controls; Not the best noise canceling; No auto-power options

Sennheiser’s HD 450BT wireless over-ears support high-quality audio codecs with AAC as well as aptX, they also offer low latency for watching movies and playing computer games thanks to aptX LL.