Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Sennheiser HD 400S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Sennheiser HD 400S. 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. Sennheiser HD 400S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 400S
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 217 g
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 400S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband 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 -
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.5% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 118 dB -
Impedance 18 Ohm 18 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 400S
Type - On-cable
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 400S
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 400S
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m
Cable Length - 1.4 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 400S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 50 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 400S
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 400S
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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