Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 26.5 cm | |
| Width | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.93 cm | |
| Weight | - | 255 g | |
| Colour | - | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sennheiser PXC 480 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| 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 | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
| Volume Limiting Function | - | Yes | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
| Frequency Response | 18 - 20000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB | 104.5 dB/mW | Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Impedance | 18 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
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| Sensors | - | Atmospheric pressure sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 50 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (power only) Headphones |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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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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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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