Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Skullcandy Riff

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Skullcandy Riff. 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. Skullcandy Riff Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Skullcandy Riff
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.05 cm
Width - 15.55 cm
Depth - 7.18 cm
Weight - 160 g
Colour - Crimson | White, crimson | Grey | Blue, sunset, speckle | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Skullcandy Riff
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
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
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 480 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Riff.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <1% Sennheiser PXC 480 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Sensitivity 118 dB 98 dB Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Skullcandy Riff.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Skullcandy Riff
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Skullcandy Riff
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Skullcandy Riff
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Skullcandy Riff
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 280 mAh
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Riff.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Skullcandy Riff
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Skullcandy Riff
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable USB charging cable (120cm)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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