Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT 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 SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | - | 17.4 cm | |
Width | - | 13.6 cm | |
Depth | - | 6.3 cm | |
Weight | 190 g | 227 g | Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT are lighter than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT. |
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, apt-X LL | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 5 - 35000 Hz | 17 - 23000 Hz | Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.5% | |
Sensitivity | 97 dB/mW | 110 dB | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT. |
Impedance | 41 Ohm | 490 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 32 mm | Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Condenser | - | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 4000 Hz | 50 - 10000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT. |
Audio Input Details | Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -44 dB | -34 dBV/Pascal | |
Microphones Included | - | 3 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable - 1 m |
USB charge cable Audio cable |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT | 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 SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | |
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Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
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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Standby Time | 1000 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 550-II recharge faster than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT. |
WIRELESS LINK | Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
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OTHERS | Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |