Beats Solo3 vs. Sennheiser PXC 480

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats Solo3 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

Beats Solo3 vs. Sennheiser PXC 480 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Solo3 Sennheiser PXC 480
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.8 cm -
Weight 215 g -
Colour Club red | Club yellow | Club white | Club navy | Rose gold | Brick red | Break blue | Turf green | Matt silver | Pop blue | Matte black | Asphalt gray | Matte gold | Satin silver | Satin gold | Red, defiant black | Pop indigo | Blade grey | Black | Pop magenta | Pop violet | Gloss black | White gloss | Silver | Gold | Grey -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Beats Solo3 Sennheiser PXC 480
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser PXC 480 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - NoiseGard active noise compensation
Noise Isolating Yes - Beats Solo3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 18 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Sensitivity - 118 dB
Impedance - 18 Ohm
Features Apple W1 chip, Fast Fuel technology -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Beats Solo3 Sennheiser PXC 480
Form Factor Built-in -
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Beats Solo3 Sennheiser PXC 480
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Beats Solo3 Sennheiser PXC 480
Cable Type RemoteTalk cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Beats Solo3 Sennheiser PXC 480
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Solo3 Sennheiser PXC 480
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats Solo3.
CONNECTIONS Beats Solo3 Sennheiser PXC 480
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Beats Solo3 Sennheiser PXC 480
Included Accessories Carrying case Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards Bluetooth Class 1 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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