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Sennheiser HD 458BT Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:30 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Sennheiser HD 458BT Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Sennheiser HD 458BT
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 85% of headphones
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 86%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

52%

8.2

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

7.3

Connectivity

6%

7.2

Battery

4%

8.7

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 85%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £90
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Sennheiser HD 458BT

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components:

52%

8.2

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

7.3

Connectivity

6%

7.2

Battery

4%

8.7

Calls & Controls

7.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sennheiser HD 458BT has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
32 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 32 mm, smaller driver size than 74.2% of headphones and equal to 3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
18 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 18 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 49.6% of headphones and equal to 3.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
40 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 40 ms, lower audio latency than 77.2% of headphones and equal to 14.6% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
30 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 30 hours, higher battery life than 46.3% of headphones and equal to 10.4% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
30 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 30 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 43.1% of headphones and equal to 9.1% of headphones.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
600 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 600 mAh, higher battery capacity than 50.2% of headphones and equal to 7.9% of headphones.
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Brand name
Sennheiser
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
238 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 238 g, heavier than 56.9% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
5.3
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 5.3, higher clamp force than 72.3% of headphones and equal to 6.5% of headphones.
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Sennheiser HD 458BT vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 14.2% better value for money
    Sennheiser HD 458BT has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.3 vs 7.3).
    8.3 vs 7.27
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 11 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    55 mm vs 44 mm
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Removable battery
    This pair of headphones has a removable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.8% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 8 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    32 mm vs 40 mm
  • 33 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (27 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    27 mm vs 60 mm
  • 1 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.3 vs 4.3
  • 5.87x less popular
    Sennheiser HD 458BT is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 9.2% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (238 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    238 g vs 218 g
  • 5.87x less popular
    Sennheiser HD 458BT is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 33 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (27 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    27 mm vs 60 mm
  • 1 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.3 vs 4.3
  • 9.2% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (238 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    238 g vs 218 g
  • 8 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    32 mm vs 40 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Jose Betancourt
≈ estimated
03/08/2021
Long-term use · sound, noise cancellation and call tests
Verdict
Sennheiser HD 458BT is good value at a sale price for music and movies, but not worth it at full price.
9.0
JoBoyTechie
✓ explicit
31/10/2020
Hands-on review · battery, noise cancellation and microphone tests
Verdict
Sennheiser HD 458BT is one of the best premium Bluetooth headphones you can buy, with a solid build and a good microphone.
8.0
SHELSTIN Tech
≈ estimated
17/02/2021
Microphone review · call tests with noise cancellation on and off
Verdict
Sennheiser HD 458BT's microphone works well for calls, though the humming of your own voice takes getting used to.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techpp.com
23/11/2020
Hands-on review · Sound-focused headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 458BT is a sound-first headset with warm, balanced tuning and long battery life, but noise cancelling and cluttered controls hold it back.
reviews.org
16/12/2020
Hands-on review · Over-ear headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 458BT suits buyers who rank sound and noise cancelling first; the plastic build and crammed controls are its weak spots.
headspaceaudioreviews.wordpress.com
15/12/2020
Owner review · Wireless headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 458BT is essentially an HD 450BT in red, with a wide, detailed sound and firm fit; it is a bargain only when heavily discounted.
lesnumeriques.com
20/09/2021
Hands-on test · Wireless headphones
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 458BT is a competent headset, but dull highs and a megaphone effect with noise cancelling make the HD 450BT NC the better buy while it lasts.
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leclaireur.fnac.com
17/08/2022
Summary of the review
Sennheiser HD 458BT Review: An Affordable Audio Headset
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reviewify.nl
01/07/2025
Summary of the review
6 Best Wireless Headphones (Apr. 2026) Tested - Reviewify
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sennheiser HD 458BT

  • Exceptional sound quality with clear mids/highs and strong bass performance
  • Excellent battery life, typically lasting around 30 hours per charge
  • Supports multiple high-quality codecs including aptX and aptX Low Latency
  • Multi-device connectivity allows simultaneous pairing with a phone and laptop
  • Portable, foldable design with a compact form factor for easy travel
  • Versatile use with an included 3.5mm audio cable for wired listening when battery is low

What customers don't like about Sennheiser HD 458BT

  • Small earcup size can be uncomfortable or tight for users with larger ears or heads
  • Physical controls on the right earcup are often described as cluttered and unintuitive
  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is considered mediocre compared to premium competitors
  • Microphone quality for voice calls is frequently rated as poor or muffled
  • Stock ear pads are prone to peeling/wear over several years of use
  • The accompanying Sennheiser Smart Control app is seen as basic with limited customisation

Verdict

The Sennheiser HD 458BT is a versatile over-ear wireless headset featuring a sleek black-and-red design, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with multi-device support, and a frequency range of 18 Hz to 22,000 Hz. Key specifications include a generous 30-hour battery life, fast USB-C charging (full in 2 hours), and support for high-quality audio codecs like aptX Low Latency and AAC. Its main pros include detailed sound with deep dynamic bass, a lightweight foldable frame for portability, and consistent active noise cancellation (ANC). However, notable cons include small earcup cushions that may cause discomfort during long sessions, a cluttered button layout on the right earcup, and a microphone performance that is often described as poor for calls.

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