Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Shure AONIC 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Shure AONIC 50. 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. Shure AONIC 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 50
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 17.4 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 6.3 cm -
Weight 227 g 334 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II 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 Shure AONIC 50
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adjustable noise cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 50.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB 97 dB/mW Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 50.
Impedance 490 Ohm 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 50 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 50
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 50
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 50
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Audio cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Nickel
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 50
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Additional Functions Touch panel Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 50
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 50.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
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Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 50
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Shure AONIC 50
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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