Earfun Wave Pro X vs Sennheiser HD 450BT: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Earfun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Earfun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Over-Ear

Earfun Wave Pro X

85Outstanding

$130

Full review data

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Earfun Wave Pro X leads on 6 of 7 measures.

Earfun Wave Pro X
Sennheiser HD 450BT

HearWiki score

Sound

8.3

7.2

Noise cancelling

7.8

4.5

Battery

9.5

6.4

Calls

7.7

4.8

Value

9.6

6.6

Price (USD)

$130

$110

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against Sennheiser HD 450BT (2020). The Earfun Wave Pro X is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against AAC, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against Feed-forward. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Transparency mode.

Wave Pro X20266 yr newer
HD 450BT2020

What differsWave Pro XHD 450BT

Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.0
Top codec: aptX Lossless; AAC
LE Audio (LC3): Yes; No
ANC type: Hybrid; Feed-forward
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No

Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Wave Pro XHD 450BT

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $130; $110
HearWiki score: 85; 64
Released: 2026; 2020
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 40 mm dynamic; 32 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 40 mm; 32 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 18 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance: -; 18 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 108 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.0
Codecs: SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Battery life: 90 h; 30 h
Battery life (ANC on): 50 h; 30 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 120 min
Wireless charging: -; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; feedforward
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: buttons; buttons
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 259 g; 238 g
Water resistance: -; none
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Connector: -; 3.5 mm
Model code: -; 508386 (black), 508387 (white)
Microphones: 8; 2
Microphone type: -; beamforming
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: noise-cancelling mic; beamforming

Specification comparison of Earfun Wave Pro X vs Sennheiser HD 450BT
Spec	Earfun Wave Pro X	Sennheiser HD 450BT
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$130	$110
HearWiki score	85 / 100 Outstanding	64 / 100 Good
Released	2026	2020
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	32 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	32 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	18 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance	-	18 Ω
Sensitivity	-	108 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.0	5.0
Codecs	SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Battery
Battery life	90 h	30 h
Battery life (ANC on)	50 h	30 h
Full charge time	120 min	120 min
Wireless charging	-	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	feedforward
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	buttons	buttons
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	259 g	238 g
Water resistance	-	none
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Connector	-	3.5 mm
Model code	-	508386 (black), 508387 (white)
Calls
Microphones	8	2
Microphone type	-	beamforming
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	noise-cancelling mic	beamforming

What reviewers said

Earfun Wave Pro X

The Earfun Wave Pro X is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that pairs hybrid active noise cancellation with an impressively long battery life. It supports a wide range of high-quality Bluetooth codecs, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, and offers multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching. With its 40mm dynamic drivers and customizable EQ, it aims to deliver a versatile and immersive listening experience at a competitive price point.

Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
Pro:Supports high-resolution codecs like LDAC and aptX Lossless

Con:Plastic build may not feel as premium as pricier rivals
Con:Controls are limited to physical buttons
Con:Frequency response is somewhat narrow for an over-ear model

Sennheiser HD 450BT

The Sennheiser HD 450BT are wireless over-ear headphones that deliver a balanced, neutral sound and solid active noise cancellation for their price point. They offer a long 30-hour battery life with quick USB-C charging, though comfort may vary due to smaller ear cups and the build feels a bit plasticky. Overall, they're a competent budget pick, but not top-tier in any single area.

Pro:Balanced, neutral sound
Pro:Effective noise cancellation for the price
Pro:Long 30-hour battery life

Con:Ear cups can feel small and uncomfortable over time
Con:Build quality feels somewhat flimsy
Con:Call quality is mediocre

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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