Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. Sennheiser PXC 480

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and Sennheiser PXC 480. 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

Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. Sennheiser PXC 480 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Sennheiser PXC 480
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 150 g -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX330BT Sennheiser PXC 480
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 -
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
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 20 - 20000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 480 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Sensitivity - 118 dB
Impedance - 18 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT Sennheiser PXC 480
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 100 - 4000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX330BT Sennheiser PXC 480
Controls - Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT Sennheiser PXC 480
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX330BT Sennheiser PXC 480
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hours 50 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT Sennheiser PXC 480
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Sennheiser PXC 480
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX330BT Sennheiser PXC 480
Included Accessories - Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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