Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 17.4 cm | |
| Width | - | 13.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 6.3 cm | |
| Weight | - | 227 g | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | 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 | 17 - 23000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.5% | <0.5% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB | 110 dB | Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Impedance | 18 Ohm | 490 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | 32 mm | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -34 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable | USB charge cable Audio cable |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | |
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| Battery Life | 50 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Included Accessories | Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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