Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and JBL LIVE 460NC. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 210 g
Colour - Black | Blue | Rose | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 480 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
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
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 480 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB 96 dB/mW Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Sensitivity - -30 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 460NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 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 (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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