Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Soundcore Life Q35

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Soundcore Life Q35. 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. Soundcore Life Q35 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q35
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 17.4 cm 18.8 cm
Width 13.6 cm 16.5 cm
Depth 6.3 cm 8.5 cm
Weight 227 g 270 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones.
Colour - Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 15 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q35
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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) 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, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q35 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 Q35 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q35
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q35 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 2 Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q35
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC on/off
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q35
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q35
Features - Fast charge, wear detection
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 Q35
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 720 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q35 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 ON): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q35 recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q35
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q35
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Airplane adapter, USB-C charging cable, travel case
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 18 months
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