Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. beyerdynamic DT 880

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and beyerdynamic DT 880. 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. beyerdynamic DT 880 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic DT 880
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 290 g
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic DT 880
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Semi-open
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 480 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
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 5 - 35000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 880 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.2% beyerdynamic DT 880 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Sensitivity 118 dB 96 dB Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 880.
Impedance 18 Ohm 250 Ohm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic DT 880
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic DT 880
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - 3 m
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic DT 880
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 50 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic DT 880
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic DT 880
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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