Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer. 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 Lagoon ANC Explorer Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 283 g
Colour - Grey, brown
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.02% beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Sensitivity 118 dB -
Impedance 18 Ohm 20 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 107 dB
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Features - Voice guidance, Bluetooth aptX technology
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Communications Technology - NFC
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 1100 mAh
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 47 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 45 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 24.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 47 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 31.5 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Hard case
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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