Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 310 g
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 480 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
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
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB 99 dB/mW Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
Impedance 18 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm - 45 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 40 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Protective pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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