Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight - 285 g
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm
Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g
Colour - Anthracite black | Sand | Timber
Body Material - Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, lambskin
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 480 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB 95 dB/mW Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Impedance 18 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.25 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 480 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 3 years
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