Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. JBL Quantum 600

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and JBL Quantum 600. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. JBL Quantum 600 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 600
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Height 17.4 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 6.3 cm -
Weight 227 g 346 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones.
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 600
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 550-II can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X 2.0, QuantumSURROUND
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz JBL Quantum 600 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB 100 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 600.
Impedance 490 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 97 dB
Diaphragm 32 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum 600 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 600
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than JBL Quantum 600.
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -40 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 600
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 600
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 600
Features - QuantumSOUND Signature
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Additional Functions Touch panel LED backlight
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 600
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Handset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1300 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 14 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Quantum 600.
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) 2 hour(s) JBL Quantum 600 recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 600
Modulation Type - DQPSK
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 600
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 600
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Wind shield, USB dongle
Software Included - JBL Quantum Engine
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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