Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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
Form Factor - Built-in
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
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
USB charge cable
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT 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 SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
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
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
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT 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 SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT 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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