Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. 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 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Height | 17.4 cm | 20.4 cm | |
| Width | 13.6 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Depth | 6.3 cm | 4.8 cm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 290.3 g | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones. |
| Colour | - | Light grey | Matte black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 | - | |
| 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 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 490 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 115 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 32 mm | 40 mm | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | 50 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -34 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphones Included | 3 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Cortana | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
| 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 20 hours | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Carrying case | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
| Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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