In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 17.4 cm | 20 cm | |
| Width | 13.6 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Depth | 6.3 cm | 5.2 cm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 285 g | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g |
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| Colour | - | Anthracite black | Sand | Timber | |
| Body Material | - | Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam, lambskin | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sennheiser PXC 550-II can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| 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 | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 17 - 23000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | 95 dB/mW | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. |
| Impedance | 490 Ohm | 24 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 32 mm | 40 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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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 | 4 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.25 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1200 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 35 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| 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 (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | MFI | MFI | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 3 years |
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