Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. KEF M500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and KEF M500. 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. KEF M500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 KEF M500
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired
Weight - 208 g
Colour - Classic
Body Material - Aluminium alloy
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, phone
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 KEF M500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser PXC 480 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 480 offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB 103 dB Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than KEF M500.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 KEF M500
Type - On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 KEF M500
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 KEF M500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 KEF M500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 50 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 KEF M500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 KEF M500
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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