Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. JBL Quantum One

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and JBL Quantum One. 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 One Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum One
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 17.4 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 6.3 cm -
Weight 227 g 369 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 One
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 Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
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 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 One offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB 114 dB JBL Quantum One have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Impedance 490 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum One have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Features - JBL Quantum SURROUND, JBL Quantum SPHERE 360
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum One
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -40 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum One
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum One
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Audio cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum One
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 One
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) -
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) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum One
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
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OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II JBL Quantum One
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Wind shield
Software Included - JBL Quantum Engine
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years 1-year warranty
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