Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Apple AirPods Max. 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 PXC 550-II | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 17.4 cm | 18.73 cm | |
| Width | 13.6 cm | 16.86 cm | |
| Depth | 6.3 cm | 8.34 cm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 384.8 g | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g Case: 134.5 g |
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| Colour | - | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam, mesh textile | |
| Headband Material | - | Knit mesh | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sennheiser PXC 550-II can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| 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 | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Adaptive EQ | |
| Frequency Response | 17 - 23000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 490 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 32 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet | |
| Features | - | Apple H1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | 50 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -34 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphones Included | 3 | 9 | Apple AirPods Max have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Features | - | On-ear detection | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours |
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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