Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Jabra Elite 85h

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Jabra Elite 85h. 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. Jabra Elite 85h Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Jabra Elite 85h
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 22.5 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 8.2 cm
Weight - 296 g
Colour - Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black
Body Material - Steel, PC/ABS
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Headband Material - Leatherette
Protection - Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Jabra Elite 85h
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband 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), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Jabra Elite 85h offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB -
Impedance 18 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Jabra Elite 85h
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 13 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Jabra Elite 85h
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Jabra Elite 85h
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 480 Jabra Elite 85h
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - On-ear detection
Additional Functions - SmartSound
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Jabra Elite 85h
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 41 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 85h.
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Jabra Elite 85h
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Jabra Elite 85h
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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