Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 400S 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser HD 400S | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | - | 17.4 cm | |
Width | - | 13.6 cm | |
Depth | - | 6.3 cm | |
Weight | 217 g | 227 g | Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 400S headphones. |
Colour | Black | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser HD 400S | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | 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. |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 18 - 20000 Hz | 17 - 23000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.5% | <0.5% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
Sensitivity | - | 110 dB | |
Impedance | 18 Ohm | 490 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 120 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | - | 32 mm |
MICROPHONE | Sennheiser HD 400S | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 50 - 10000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S. |
Sensitivity | - | -34 dBV/Pascal | |
Microphones Included | - | 3 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser HD 400S | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Sennheiser HD 400S | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m | USB charge cable Audio cable |
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Cable Length | 1.4 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Sennheiser HD 400S | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | |
Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser HD 400S | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | |
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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 |
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Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser HD 400S | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
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OTHERS | Sennheiser HD 400S | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |