Philips SHB3165WT vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB3165WT and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips SHB3165WT vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB3165WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 16 cm 17.4 cm
Width 15.5 cm 13.6 cm
Depth 7 cm 6.3 cm
Weight 146 g 227 g Philips SHB3165WT are lighter than Philips SHB3165WT headphones.
Colour White -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB3165WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - 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 5.0
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
Sound Effects Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass -
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHB3165WT.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity 106 dB 110 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Philips SHB3165WT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 490 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 32 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips SHB3165WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor - Built-in
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB3165WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Philips SHB3165WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type USB charge cable USB charge cable
Audio cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Philips SHB3165WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB3165WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165WT.
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 200 hours -
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB3165WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS Philips SHB3165WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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