Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. JBL JR 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and JBL JR 460NC. 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. JBL JR 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL JR 460NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 17.4 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 6.3 cm -
Weight 227 g 200 g JBL JR 460NC are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones.
Colour - Pink | White
Design - Kids
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL JR 460NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 550-II 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), 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.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than JBL JR 460NC.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB -
Impedance 490 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm 32 mm 32 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL JR 460NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -27 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL JR 460NC
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL JR 460NC
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL JR 460NC
Features - Safe Sound
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL JR 460NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 450 mAh
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 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL JR 460NC recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL JR 460NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL JR 460NC
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter -
Compatibility - Android phone
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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