Jabra S450-XT
Its 24-hour battery life and 300-foot Bluetooth range, paired with advanced noise cancellation in the boom mic, make it a standout for all-day voice clarity far from the source device. The 36mm drivers with aptX technology deliver acceptable audio for calls and media, while the durable build and included carrying case suit demanding work environments. This headset is best for truck drivers and call center agents who need reliable, long-range communication in consistently loud surroundings.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
A call-center headset pretending to be a noise-canceling headphone. The isolation is decent, but the 'ANC' is a marketing fib.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comfortable enough for all-day wear 76th
- Good connectivity with a 300-foot range
- Includes a mute button and 1/8" cable
- Works with Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Cons
- Noise canceling is just isolation, not real ANC
- Narrow ear cups squeeze your ears
- Duplex call quality cuts out sometimes
- Battery life is behind the pack
What owners think
The Word on the Street
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The proof
Performance
The 36mm drivers push out a sound that's fine for voices and podcasts, but the 100Hz to 10kHz frequency range tells you everything about the music chops. There's no deep bass and no sparkly highs. What surprised us is the mic quality. It lands in the 76th percentile, which is solid for calls, but the duplex issues some users report mean you might cut out mid-sentence when both people talk at once. The 24-hour battery sounds great until you realize that's only the 22nd percentile for this category. Most modern headsets crush that number.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Faux Leather |
Audio
| Driver Size | 36 |
| Freq Min | 100 |
| Freq Max | 10000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Max SPL | 123 |
| Codecs | aptX |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 4 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP 1.6, HSP 1.2 |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Range | 91 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 24 |
| Charging | micro-USB |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Volume Limiting | No |
vs Competition
Put this next to the Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B and the S450-XT looks ancient. The Sony has real ANC, better sound, and a more modern design. The JBL Tune 670NC is cheaper and also has actual noise canceling. Even the TOZO HT3 undercuts it on price while offering better battery. The only place the BlueParrott wins is the boom mic and that 300-foot range, which is genuinely useful if you pace around an office while on calls.
| Spec | Jabra S450-XT | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony WH-1000XM WH-1000XM6 | JBL Tune 670NC | TOZO HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 36 | 42 | 40 | 30 | 32 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 480 | - | 48 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 24 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 70 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabra S450-XT | 32 | 75.6 | 33.7 | 57.6 | 22.7 | 52 | 13.7 | 57.7 | 27.5 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.2 | 82.7 | 75.8 | 98.1 | 91.3 | 44.5 | 87.5 | 98.4 | 95.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.2 | 99.3 | 94.3 | 99 | 76.5 | 52 | 81.7 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Sony WH-1000XM WH-1000XM6 Compare | 98.2 | 98.4 | 75.8 | 86.7 | 76.5 | 80.1 | 0 | 89.4 | 98.7 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.2 | 64.1 | 75.8 | 84.9 | 94.3 | 87.2 | 81.7 | 99.2 | 98.7 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 89.8 | 82.7 | 94.3 | 98.6 | 97.7 | 52 | 96.3 | 96.8 | 95.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At $230 USD, this is a tough sell. You can get a Sony ULT WEAR or JBL Tune 670NC for similar money with real ANC and better sound. The S450-XT only makes sense if you specifically need the boom mic and the long wireless range for office calls. For everyone else, it's overpriced.
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Overview
The BlueParrott S450-XT is a wireless headset that feels like it was designed for a very specific person: someone who takes calls all day in a busy office and wants to leave their phone in a bag. It's not a music headphone, and it's definitely not a gaming headset. The one thing to know is that the 'noise canceling' claim is mostly just good passive isolation, not real ANC. If you go in expecting that, you'll be fine. If you expect Bose-level silence, you'll be annoyed.
Common Questions
Q: Does this headset have a mute button?
Yes, there's a physical mute button on the headset. Handy for muting yourself when you're not talking on a call.
Q: Is the S450-XT good for Microsoft Teams or Zoom?
It works with both. BlueParrott even makes a Teams-specific version, but this one will get the job done for most people.
Q: Is the noise canceling actually active?
No. It's passive isolation from the ear cups. If you want real ANC, look at the Sony ULT WEAR or JBL Tune 670NC instead.
Who Should Skip This
If you want real noise canceling for a commute or a flight, this isn't it. Go get a Sony ULT WEAR or a JBL Tune 670NC instead. If you want music, this headset will disappoint you. It's built for calls, not for bass drops.
Verdict
Skip it unless you're a call-center worker who needs a boom mic and insane wireless range. For everyone else, there are better headsets at this price. The S450-XT is a niche tool, not a daily driver.
