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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 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

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 6.726 cm 17.4 cm
Width 14.877 cm 13.6 cm
Depth 17.155 cm 6.3 cm
Weight 155 g 227 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 headphones.
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Headband Material Memory foam -
Protection Moisture-resistant, sweat-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 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 FIT 505.
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 50 - 20000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <0.5% Sennheiser PXC 550-II have lower total harmonic distortion than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505.
Sensitivity - 110 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 490 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 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 FIT 505 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable
Audio cable
USB charge cable
Audio cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 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 FIT 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 FIT 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
Standby Time 480 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 recharge faster than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505.
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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