Philips SHB4405BK vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Philips SHB4405BK 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

Philips SHB4405BK vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB4405BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 14 cm 17.4 cm
Width 17 cm 13.6 cm
Depth 3 cm 6.3 cm
Weight 90 g 227 g Philips SHB4405BK are lighter than Philips SHB4405BK headphones.
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB4405BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - 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 Philips SHB4405BK.
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 9 - 22000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHB4405BK.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity 103 dB 110 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Philips SHB4405BK.
Impedance 24 Ohm 490 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 32 mm 32 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips SHB4405BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor - Built-in
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB4405BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Philips SHB4405BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type USB charge cable USB charge cable
Audio cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Philips SHB4405BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB4405BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB4405BK.
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 300 hours -
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB4405BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB4405BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS Philips SHB4405BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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