In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business. 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 | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 17.4 cm | 17.2 cm | |
Width | 13.6 cm | 16.4 cm | |
Depth | 6.3 cm | 6 cm | |
Weight | 227 g | 136 g | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones. |
Colour | - | Black | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 30 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Sennheiser PXC 550-II can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 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 | SBC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 17 - 23000 Hz | 100 - 20000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.5% | - | |
Sensitivity | 110 dB | - | |
Impedance | 490 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 91 dB | |
Diaphragm | 32 mm | 28 mm | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business. |
Sensitivity | -34 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Microphones Included | 3 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Microsoft Teams button |
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CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business 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: up to 50 hours Continuous talk: up to 30 hours |
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Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2.5 hour(s) | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business |
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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 | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | USB dongle, USB charging cable | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |