Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Soundcore Life Q20+. 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 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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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 | 16.8 cm | |
Width | 13.6 cm | 22.3 cm | |
Depth | 6.3 cm | 8 cm | |
Weight | 227 g | 281 g | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones. |
Colour | - | Black | Blue | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m | |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
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 | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 17 - 23000 Hz | 16 - 40000 Hz | Soundcore Life Q20+ offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.5% | - | |
Sensitivity | 110 dB | - | |
Impedance | 490 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 32 mm | 40 mm | Soundcore Life Q20+ have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Soundcore Life Q20+ have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | - | MultiPoint Technology |
MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Soundcore Life Q20+ microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -34 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Microphones Included | 3 | 4 | Soundcore Life Q20+ have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency |
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CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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Features | - | Fast charge | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri | |
Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 60 hour(s) | Soundcore Life Q20+ 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 playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours |
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Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Travel pouch, USB-C charging cable | |
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Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 18 months |