Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 283 g
Colour Silver Grey, brown
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Home audio -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Foldable - Yes beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% 0.02% beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Impedance 50 Ohm 20 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB 107 dB
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Voice guidance, Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Form Factor - Built-in
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Communications Technology - NFC
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 1100 mAh
Battery Life - 47 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 45 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 24.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 47 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 31.5 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Hard case
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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