Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Bowers & Wilkins PX. 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. Bowers & Wilkins PX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 335 g
Colour - Space grey | Soft gold
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <0.3% Bowers & Wilkins PX have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Sensitivity 118 dB 111 dB Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Bowers & Wilkins PX.
Impedance 18 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 850 mAh
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / cable connection): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 29 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 22 hours
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Protective pouch, USB charging cable (120cm)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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