Why is WH950NB better than HD 450BT?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · HD 450BT: No
- Battery life34 h vs 30 h+13%
- LDACYes · HD 450BT: No
- Battery life with ANC34 h vs 30 h+13%
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+82%
- Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%
- Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
Why is HD 450BT better than WH950NB?
- Weight296 g vs 238 g+24%
- aptXNo · WH950NB: Yes
- Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 18 Hz+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | — |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 22,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 108 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | 4 | — |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 34 h | 30 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 34 h | 30 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 600 mAh |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 2 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 10 min → 7 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, SBC | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 296 g | 238 g |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Colours | — | Black, White |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
