Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Sennheiser HD 4.40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Sennheiser HD 4.40. 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

Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Sennheiser HD 4.40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 4.40
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 4.40
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 Wireless
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 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 18 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 4.40 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.5% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 118 dB 113 dB Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser HD 4.40.
Impedance 18 Ohm 18 Ohm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 4.40
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 4.40
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 4.40
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 4.40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Life 50 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 4.40
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 4.40
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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