Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Sony WH-XB900N. 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-XB900N |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | - | 254 g | |
| Colour | - | Black | Blue | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| 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 (DSEE) | |
| Frequency Response | 18 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB | 101 dB/mW | Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N. |
| Impedance | 18 Ohm | 50 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | PET - 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Sensors | - | Touch sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 50 hour(s) | 35 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB900N. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 300 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 7 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 480 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Included Accessories | Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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