Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO. 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. beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 250 g
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - 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 990 PRO offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.2% beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Sensitivity 118 dB 96 dB Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO.
Impedance 18 Ohm 250 Ohm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 50 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
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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