Marshall Major III vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Marshall Major III 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

Marshall Major III vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Marshall Major III Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 17.4 cm
Width - 13.6 cm
Depth - 6.3 cm
Weight 178 g 227 g Marshall Major III are lighter than Marshall Major III headphones.
Colour Black | Brown -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Marshall Major III Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - 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 20 - 20000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Marshall Major III.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity 99 dB 110 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Marshall Major III.
Impedance 32 Ohm 490 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Marshall Major III have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
MICROPHONE Marshall Major III Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Marshall Major III Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Answer/end Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Marshall Major III Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Headphones cable USB charge cable
Audio cable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Marshall Major III Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Marshall Major III Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Marshall Major III 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 Marshall Major III Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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