Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. JBL Quantum 800

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and JBL Quantum 800. 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 Quantum 800 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 800
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 17.4 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 6.3 cm -
Weight 227 g 410 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 800
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 Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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)
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
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz JBL Quantum 800 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB 95 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 800.
Impedance 490 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 93 dB
Diaphragm 32 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum 800 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Features - JBL Quantum SURROUND
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 800
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 800
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 800
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Audio cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 800
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 800
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Headset 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 800.
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 800 recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 800
Modulation Type - GFSK, DQPSK
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum 800
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 800
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Wind shield, USB dongle
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years 1-year warranty
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