Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
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+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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+
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Features - Wear detection
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+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Headphone battery rechargeable
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
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+
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)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying case, Surface USB Link
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
Other projects: