Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. Sennheiser PXC 480

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.20s and Sennheiser PXC 480. 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 HD 4.20s vs. Sennheiser PXC 480 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser PXC 480
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Colour Black -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser PXC 480
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser PXC 480 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser PXC 480 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - NoiseGard active noise compensation
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.20s 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
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser PXC 480
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser PXC 480
Controls 1-button remote Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser PXC 480
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser PXC 480
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 50 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser PXC 480
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser PXC 480
Included Accessories - Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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