Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED. 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. Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.8 cm
Weight - 215 g
Colour - Citrus red
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.0
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser PXC 480 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation -
Noise Isolating - Yes Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB -
Impedance 18 Ohm -
Features - Apple W1 chip, Fast Fuel technology
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED
Form Factor - Built-in
Type - On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 480 Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 40 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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