Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless vs. RIG 500E PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless and RIG 500E PRO. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless vs. RIG 500E PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless RIG 500E PRO
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series PXC -
Weight 227 g 323 g Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless headphones.
Recommended Use Home audio, portable electronics Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless RIG 500E PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Device ID Profile (DIP) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation -
Noise Isolating - Yes RIG 500E PRO are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500E PRO.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB 111 dB RIG 500E PRO have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless.
Impedance 490 Ohm 33 Ohm
Diaphragm - 50 mm
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless RIG 500E PRO
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional
Sensitivity - -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 42 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless RIG 500E PRO
Controls Volume Microphone on/mute
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless RIG 500E PRO
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
USB cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless RIG 500E PRO
Features Voice alerts -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless RIG 500E PRO
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless RIG 500E PRO
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless RIG 500E PRO
Included Accessories Carrying case, audio cable, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, USB charge cable -
Software Included CapTune -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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