Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 22.5 cm 17.4 cm
Width 19.7 cm 13.6 cm
Depth 4 cm 6.3 cm
Weight 285 g 227 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 headphones.
Colour Argilla grey | Black -
Body Material Anodised aluminium -
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser PXC 550-II can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
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 AAC, aptX SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity 93 dB/mW 110 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Impedance 20 Ohm 490 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Features Bluetooth aptX technology -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable
Audio cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
Battery Capacity 770 mAh -
Battery Life 21 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 14 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 16 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 21 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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