Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Sennheiser HD 569

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Sennheiser HD 569. 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 569 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 569
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack
Series - HD 5
Weight - 756 g
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 569
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
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 569 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 10 - 28000 Hz Sennheiser HD 569 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.2% Sennheiser HD 569 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Sensitivity 118 dB 115 dB/Vrms Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser HD 569.
Impedance 18 Ohm 23 Ohm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 569
Type - On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode - Mono
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 569
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 569
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 569
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 50 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 569
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sennheiser HD 569
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Audio cable (3m), 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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