Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Sony WH-CH700N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Sony WH-CH700N. 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. Sony WH-CH700N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-CH700N
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 240 g
Colour - Black | Grey | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-CH700N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 480 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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-CH700N offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB 98 dB/mW Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-CH700N.
Impedance 18 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-CH700N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-CH700N
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-CH700N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-CH700N
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-CH700N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH700N.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Power Provided - 100 mW
Voltage Provided - 3.65 V
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-CH700N
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-CH700N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony WH-CH700N
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable -
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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