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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | USB charge cable Audio cable |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
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OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |