Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Beats Studio Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Beats Studio Pro. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Beats Studio Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Studio Pro
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 17.4 cm 18.1 cm
Width 13.6 cm 17.8 cm
Depth 6.3 cm 7.8 cm
Weight 227 g 260 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones.
Colour - Black | Navy | Sandstone | Deep brown
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Tracking Data - Location
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Studio Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Beats Studio Pro 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 -
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
Sound Effects - 360° Surround Sound
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB -
Impedance 490 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Beats Studio Pro have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Magnet Material - Neodymium iron boron
Features - Fast Fuel technology, Google Fast Pair, 3 Sound Profiles
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Studio 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 Studio Pro
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, multiple function button
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Studio Pro
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Studio Pro
Features - Over the air updates, Dynamic Head Tracking, one-touch pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri
Additional Functions Touch panel Transparency mode, lossless audio
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Studio Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 40 hour(s) Beats Studio 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 off): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (transparency on): up to 24 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Studio Pro
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Beats Studio Pro
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Mac, Android tablet
Compliant Standards MFI Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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