Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Sony MDR XB950N1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Sony MDR XB950N1. 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 PXC 480 vs. Sony MDR XB950N1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony MDR XB950N1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 290 g
Colour - Black | Green
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony MDR XB950N1
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 480 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR XB950N1 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB -
Impedance 18 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony MDR XB950N1
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony MDR XB950N1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony MDR XB950N1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 22 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1.
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony MDR XB950N1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Sony MDR XB950N1
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Carrying pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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