Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. 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

Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 17.4 cm
Width - 13.6 cm
Depth - 6.3 cm
Weight 180 g 227 g Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT headphones.
Colour Black | Brown-grey -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser PXC 550-II are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Max Input Power 1500 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 110 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Impedance - 490 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 32 mm Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz 50 - 10000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Sensitivity -40 dB -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Volume Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
USB charge cable
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
Battery Life 25 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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