Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Philips TAH5205BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Philips TAH5205BK. 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 TAH5205BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAH5205BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 17.4 cm 19.5 cm
Width 13.6 cm 18.5 cm
Depth 6.3 cm 4 cm
Weight 227 g 210 g Philips TAH5205BK are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones.
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAH5205BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
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 Stereo
Sound Effects - Bass Boost
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAH5205BK.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB 90 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Philips TAH5205BK.
Impedance 490 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Philips TAH5205BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAH5205BK
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 TAH5205BK
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, hold, reject call, answer call
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAH5205BK
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAH5205BK
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAH5205BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 29 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH5205BK.
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 29 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAH5205BK recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAH5205BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAH5205BK
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter -
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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