Sony MDR 1AM2 vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1AM2 vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1AM2 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1AM2 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls - Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR 1AM2 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cellular phone cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1AM2 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1AM2 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
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
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1AM2 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1AM2 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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