Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. beyerdynamic DT 880

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and beyerdynamic DT 880. 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. beyerdynamic DT 880 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II beyerdynamic DT 880
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 17.4 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 6.3 cm -
Weight 227 g 290 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones.
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550-II beyerdynamic DT 880
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Semi-open
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 550-II can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
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.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 880 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% 0.2% beyerdynamic DT 880 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Sensitivity 110 dB 96 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 880.
Impedance 490 Ohm 250 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II beyerdynamic DT 880
Form Factor Built-in -
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II beyerdynamic DT 880
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II beyerdynamic DT 880
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Headphones cable - 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II beyerdynamic DT 880
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II beyerdynamic DT 880
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium -
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 PXC 550-II beyerdynamic DT 880
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II beyerdynamic DT 880
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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