Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Apple AirPods Max. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 18.73 cm | |
| Width | - | 16.86 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.34 cm | |
| Weight | - | 384.8 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g Case: 134.5 g |
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| Colour | - | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam, mesh textile | |
| Headband Material | - | Knit mesh | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sennheiser PXC 480 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | NoiseGard active noise compensation | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Adaptive EQ | |
| Frequency Response | 18 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 18 Ohm | - | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet | |
| Features | - | Apple H1 chip | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 9 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable | USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Features | - | On-ear detection | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 50 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Included Accessories | Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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