Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sennheiser PXC 480. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR 1000X | Sennheiser PXC 480 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 275 g | - | |
| Colour | Black | Beige | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR 1000X | Sennheiser PXC 480 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | NoiseGard active noise compensation | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 18 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 0.5% | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 118 dB | Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X. |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | 18 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR 1000X | Sennheiser PXC 480 |
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| Controls | Volume control | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR 1000X | Sennheiser PXC 480 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m | Headphones cable - detachable | |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR 1000X | Sennheiser PXC 480 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hours | 50 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 480 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X. |
| Standby Time | 34 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hours | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR 1000X | Sennheiser PXC 480 |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR 1000X | Sennheiser PXC 480 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR 1000X | Sennheiser PXC 480 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter | Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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