Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Sony WH-XB910N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Sony WH-XB910N. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Sony WH-XB910N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sony WH-XB910N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 17.4 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 6.3 cm -
Weight 227 g 252 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones.
Colour - Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sony WH-XB910N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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-XB910N 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB910N offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB 96 dB/mW Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB910N.
Impedance 490 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Sony WH-XB910N have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sony WH-XB910N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-XB910N.
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 2 Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sony WH-XB910N
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track Noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sony WH-XB910N
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sony WH-XB910N
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sony WH-XB910N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
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 (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 50 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
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-XB910N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sony WH-XB910N
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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