In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and JBL TUNE 520BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL TUNE 520BT |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 17.4 cm | - | |
Width | 13.6 cm | - | |
Depth | 6.3 cm | - | |
Weight | 227 g | 157 g | JBL TUNE 520BT are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones. |
Colour | - | Black | Purple | White | Blue | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL TUNE 520BT |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | JBL TUNE 520BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
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 | - | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Pure Bass | |
Frequency Response | 17 - 23000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 520BT. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.5% | - | |
Sensitivity | 110 dB | 102 dB | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than JBL TUNE 520BT. |
Impedance | 490 Ohm | 30 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 95 dB | |
Diaphragm | 32 mm | 33 mm | JBL TUNE 520BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL TUNE 520BT |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Frequency Response | 50 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -34 dBV/Pascal | -29 dB | |
Microphones Included | 3 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL TUNE 520BT |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume |
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CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL TUNE 520BT |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
USB-C cable | |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL TUNE 520BT |
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Features | - | Multipoint Pairing, VoiceAware | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Google Assistant ready, Siri ready | |
Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL TUNE 520BT |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 450 mAh | |
Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 57 hour(s) | JBL TUNE 520BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
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 (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL TUNE 520BT recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
WIRELESS LINK | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL TUNE 520BT |
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Modulation Type | - | GFSK, 8-DPSK, 4-DQPSK | |
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Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz |
CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL TUNE 520BT |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
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OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL TUNE 520BT |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Charging cable | |
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Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |