In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Bowers & Wilkins PX7. 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 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Height | 17.4 cm | 22 cm | |
| Width | 13.6 cm | 17.5 cm | |
| Depth | 6.3 cm | 8 cm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 304 g | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones. |
| Colour | - | Carbon | Space grey | Silver | |
| Earpad Material | - | Soft leather, memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | Carbon fibre | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 17 - 23000 Hz | 10 - 30000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.5% | <0.3% | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | 111 dB | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Impedance | 490 Ohm | 20 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 32 mm | 43.6 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | CVC2 (Clear Voice Communication v2) | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -34 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphones Included | 3 | 6 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| 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 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Carrying case | |
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| Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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