Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Sennheiser HD 560S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Sennheiser HD 560S. 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 560S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 560S
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack
Weight - 240 g
Earpad Material - Velour
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 560S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 480 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 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 6 - 38000 Hz Sennheiser HD 560S offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <0.05% Sennheiser HD 560S have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Sensitivity 118 dB 110 dB/Vrms Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser HD 560S.
Impedance 18 Ohm 120 Ohm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 560S
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 560S
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 560S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 50 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 560S
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (phone stereo 6.35 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 560S
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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