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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL Quantum 800 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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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 |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL Quantum 800 |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
Audio cable | |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL Quantum 800 |
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Features | - | QuantumSOUND Signature | |
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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 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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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 |
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Modulation Type | - | GFSK, DQPSK |
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CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL Quantum 800 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL Quantum 800 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Wind shield, USB dongle | |
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Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | 1-year warranty |