Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.30i 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

Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series HD 2 -
Height - 17.4 cm
Width - 13.6 cm
Depth - 6.3 cm
Weight 262 g 227 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser HD 2.30i headphones.
Colour Black | White -
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 2.30i 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 Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 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)
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 18 - 22000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 2.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <0.5% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 115 dB/Vrms 110 dB Sennheiser HD 2.30i have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Impedance 22 Ohm 490 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - 32 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, omni-directional -
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.4 m USB charge cable
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
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)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i 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 Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compatibility iPhone -
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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