Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor - Built-in
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
Controls On/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable
Audio cable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type 1 x battery - AAA type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
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
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, protective pouch Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Other Comparisons with Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS
Other Comparisons with Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Other Popular Headphones Comparisons
Other projects: