Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 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 | - | 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, wired | |
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, aptX | |
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, Microsoft Teams 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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Features | - | Wear detection | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
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) | 18.5 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: up to 18.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 15 hours |
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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, Surface USB Link | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |