Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 17.4 cm
Width - 13.6 cm
Depth - 6.3 cm
Weight 263 g 227 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT headphones.
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Max Input Power 1000 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 110 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT.
Impedance 35 Ohm 490 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT.
Sensitivity -44 dB -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Volume control, answer/end Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT 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-ANC900BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Charging Time 5.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter, micro-USB cable (0.3m) Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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