Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Philips TAH8505BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Philips TAH8505BK. 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 TAH8505BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips TAH8505BK
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
Weight - 278 g
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips TAH8505BK
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, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation -
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8505BK offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB 90 dB Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Philips TAH8505BK.
Impedance 18 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - PET - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips TAH8505BK
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips TAH8505BK
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Hold, reject call, answer call
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips TAH8505BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips TAH8505BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH8505BK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips TAH8505BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Philips TAH8505BK
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable -
Compliant Standards - RoHS, EN 50581:2012, EN 62479:2010, EN 55035:2017, EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017, EN 50663:2017, EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2, EN 55032:2015/A11:2020
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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