Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series 500 Series -
Height - 17.4 cm
Width - 13.6 cm
Depth - 6.3 cm
Weight 155 g 227 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 headphones.
Colour Dark grey -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser PXC 550-II 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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505.
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 - 17 - 23000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity - 110 dB
Impedance - 490 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type - USB charge cable
Audio cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505.
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)
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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