Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.. 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. Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 17.4 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 6.3 cm -
Weight 227 g 320 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones.
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550-II Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
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) -
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
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C..
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB 96 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C..
Impedance 490 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, voice assistant, equaliser preset, ANC on/off
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
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 (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 45 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying bag, USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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