Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1AM2 and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. 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 | Sony MDR 1AM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | - | 17.4 cm | |
Width | - | 13.6 cm | |
Depth | - | 6.3 cm | |
Weight | 187 g | 227 g | Sony MDR 1AM2 are lighter than Sony MDR 1AM2 headphones. |
Colour | Black | - | |
Earpad Material | Synthetic leather | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR 1AM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Sennheiser PXC 550-II can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
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 | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 3 - 100000 Hz | 17 - 23000 Hz | Sony MDR 1AM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.5% | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW | 110 dB | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1AM2. |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 490 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 32 mm | Sony MDR 1AM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony MDR 1AM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Frequency Response | - | 50 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -34 dBV/Pascal | |
Microphones Included | - | 3 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR 1AM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Controls | - | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Sony MDR 1AM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m Cellular phone cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
USB charge cable Audio cable |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony MDR 1AM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | |
Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR 1AM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | |
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Battery Life | - | 30 hour(s) | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR 1AM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR 1AM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |