Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Sennheiser HD 458BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Sennheiser HD 458BT. 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. Sennheiser HD 458BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 458BT
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 238 g
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 458BT
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 Wireless
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, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL
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 18 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 458BT offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <0.3% Sennheiser HD 458BT have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Sensitivity 118 dB -
Impedance 18 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Features - Voice control
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 458BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Frequency Response - 80 - 6000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 458BT
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 458BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 458BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 30 hours Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser HD 458BT.
Charging Time - 2 hours
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 458BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 458BT
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Carrying case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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