Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT. 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. Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 19 cm
Depth - 4.6 cm
Weight - 190 g
Colour - White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser PXC 480 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation -
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 8 - 21500 Hz Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB 104 dB Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, phone/music mode, reject call
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable USB charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 12 hours Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT.
Standby Time - 166 hours
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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