Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 17.4 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 6.3 cm -
Weight 227 g 238 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones.
Colour - Black | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 25 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550-II EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 18 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% <0.3% EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Sensitivity 110 dB -
Impedance 490 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm 32 mm -
Features - Audio prompts
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz 80 - 8000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361.
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 2 Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
USB-C to micro-USB cable
Audio cable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Features - EPOS ActiveGard, Talk-Through
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 46 hour(s) EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 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 (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 39 hours
Standby Time - 62 days
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
Audio line-in (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying pouch, BTD 800 USB-C dongle
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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