Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | - | 17.4 cm | |
Width | - | 13.6 cm | |
Depth | - | 6.3 cm | |
Weight | 192 g | 227 g | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS headphones. |
Colour | Black | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Sennheiser PXC 550-II can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 17 - 23000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS. |
Max Input Power | 500 mW | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.5% | |
Sensitivity | 97 dB/mW | 110 dB | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS. |
Impedance | 150 Ohm | 490 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 32 mm | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
MICROPHONE | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | - | |
Frequency Response | - | 50 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -34 dBV/Pascal | |
Microphones Included | - | 3 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Controls | On/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | USB charge cable Audio cable |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | |
Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Battery Type | 1 x battery - AAA type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | |
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Battery Life | 40 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
Included Qty | 1 | - |
CONNECTIONS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
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OTHERS | Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Included Accessories | Airplane adapter, protective pouch | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |