Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless vs. Jabra Elite 85h

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless and Jabra Elite 85h. 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 Wireless vs. Jabra Elite 85h Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Jabra Elite 85h
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series PXC -
Height - 22.5 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 8.2 cm
Weight 227 g 296 g Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless headphones.
Colour - Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black
Body Material - Steel, PC/ABS
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Headband Material - Leatherette
Protection - Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant
Recommended Use Home audio, portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Jabra Elite 85h
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Jabra Elite 85h have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Device ID Profile (DIP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 85h.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB -
Impedance 490 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Jabra Elite 85h
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 13 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included 3 8 Jabra Elite 85h have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Jabra Elite 85h
Controls Volume Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Jabra Elite 85h
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
USB cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Jabra Elite 85h
Features Voice alerts -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - On-ear detection
Additional Functions - SmartSound
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Jabra Elite 85h
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 41 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85h lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless.
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85h recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless.
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Jabra Elite 85h
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Jabra Elite 85h
Included Accessories Carrying case, audio cable, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, USB charge cable Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable
Software Included CapTune -
Compliant Standards - IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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