Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Bowers & Wilkins PX5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 22 cm
Width - 16 cm
Depth - 7.01 cm
Weight - 254 g
Colour - Blue | Space grey
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
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 5.0
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 - aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB 111 dB Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Impedance 18 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm - 35.6 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
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 PX5
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Headphones pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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