In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Sony WH-CH720N. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 17.4 cm | - | |
| Width | 13.6 cm | - | |
| Depth | 6.3 cm | - | |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g | Sony WH-CH720N are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black | Blue | White | |
| Body Material | - | Recycled plastic | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | 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 5.2 | Sony WH-CH720N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | 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 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 17 - 23000 Hz | 7 - 20000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH720N. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | 108 dB | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-CH720N. |
| Impedance | 490 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 32 mm | 30 mm | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH720N. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Sony WH-CH720N have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | - | MultiPoint Technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, adaptive mode |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -34 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphones Included | 3 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Direct | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH720N 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 (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours Continuous talk: up to 40 hours Continuous playback: up to 50 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 550-II recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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