Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Sony WH-1000XM2. 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. Sony WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight - 275 g
Colour - Gold | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-1000XM2
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 4.1
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, aptX HD, LDAC
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
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB 103 dB/mW Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Impedance 18 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-1000XM2
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details - - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-1000XM2
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM2.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range - 10 m
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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