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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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Frequency Response | 50 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -34 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Microphones Included | 3 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
Headphones cable - 3 m | |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | - | |
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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 |
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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 | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |