Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Beats Solo Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Beats Solo Pro. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Beats Solo Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Solo Pro
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 17.4 cm 17.9 cm
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 6.3 cm -
Weight 227 g 267 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones.
Colour - Grey | Light blue | Dark blue | Red | Black | Ivory
Body Material - Brushed metal
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Solo Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Solo Pro.
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.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Pure Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB -
Impedance 490 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm -
Features - Fast Fuel technology, Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Solo Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Solo Pro
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Solo Pro
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Lightning to USB cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Solo Pro
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri
Additional Functions Touch panel Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Solo Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 40 hour(s) Beats Solo Pro 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 (active noise-cancelling on): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 40 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Solo Pro
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
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OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Solo Pro
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying case, Lightning to USB cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Compliant Standards MFI Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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