Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. 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 PXC 480 vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight - 242 g
Colour - Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser PXC 480 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Super Bass Control (SBC)
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB 100 dB/mW Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Impedance 18 Ohm 39 Ohm
Diaphragm - 45 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Standby Time - 1000 hours
Charging Time - 5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Transmission Range - 10 m
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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