Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Bowers & Wilkins PX7. 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 PX7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 22 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8 cm
Weight - 304 g
Colour - Carbon | Space grey | Silver
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Carbon fibre
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
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 - SBC, AAC, aptX, 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
Noise Isolating - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX7 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <0.3% Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Sensitivity 118 dB 111 dB Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Bowers & Wilkins PX7.
Impedance 18 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm - 43.6 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - CVC2 (Clear Voice Communication v2)
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
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 PX7
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX7.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
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 PX7
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Carrying case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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