Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. 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. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 20.4 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 4.8 cm
Weight - 290.3 g
Colour - Matte black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 480 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones 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 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB -
Impedance 18 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 115 dB
Diaphragm - 40 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 480 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Features - Wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 18.5 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 18.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 15 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
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 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Carrying case, Surface USB Link
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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