RIG 500HX vs. Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RIG 500HX and Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless. 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

RIG 500HX vs. Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500HX Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series - PXC
Weight 200 g 227 g RIG 500HX are lighter than RIG 500HX headphones.
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console Home audio, portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500HX Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Device ID Profile (DIP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - NoiseGard active noise compensation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500HX.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Sensitivity 111 dB 110 dB RIG 500HX have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless.
Impedance 32 Ohm 490 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE RIG 500HX Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -45 dBV/Pascal -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB -
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500HX Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Controls Microphone on/mute Volume
CABLE RIG 500HX Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable
USB cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES RIG 500HX Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Features - Voice alerts
BATTERY AND CHARGING RIG 500HX Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS RIG 500HX Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS RIG 500HX Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Included Accessories - Carrying case, audio cable, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, USB charge cable
Software Included - CapTune
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