Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Philips TAH6506BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Philips TAH6506BK. 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 TAH6506BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAH6506BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height 17.4 cm 19 cm
Width 13.6 cm 16.5 cm
Depth 6.3 cm 3.8 cm
Weight 227 g 145 g Philips TAH6506BK 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 TAH6506BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
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 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 SBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones 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 TAH6506BK.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB 112 dB Philips TAH6506BK have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Impedance 490 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 32 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAH6506BK
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 TAH6506BK
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, play/pause, voice assistant, answer call
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAH6506BK
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
USB-C cable - detachable
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAH6506BK
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAH6506BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hour(s) -
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 (active noise-cancelling off): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 25 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAH6506BK recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAH6506BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Philips TAH6506BK
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying pouch
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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