Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Philips TAA4216BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Philips TAA4216BK. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Philips TAA4216BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAA4216BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 17.4 cm 19.9 cm
Width 13.6 cm 17.2 cm
Depth 6.3 cm 5 cm
Weight 227 g 214 g Philips TAA4216BK are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones.
Colour - Black
Protection - Splashproof
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAA4216BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser PXC 550-II are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAA4216BK.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB 118 dB Philips TAA4216BK have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Impedance 490 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Philips TAA4216BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAA4216BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAA4216BK
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAA4216BK
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
USB-C cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAA4216BK
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAA4216BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Philips TAA4216BK 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 talk: up to 35 hours
Continuous playback: up to 35 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAA4216BK recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAA4216BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAA4216BK
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter -
Compliant Standards MFI IP55
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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