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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sony WH-XB910N |
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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 | 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 |
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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-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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | Noise-cancellation on/off |
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CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sony WH-XB910N |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sony WH-XB910N |
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Features | - | Multipoint Pairing | |
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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 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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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 |
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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-XB910N |
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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 3.5mm) Bluetooth |
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OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sony WH-XB910N |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable | |
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Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |