Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT. 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 180 g
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
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
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 480 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB 96 dB/mW Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -36 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT
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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