Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP 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 XB550AP | 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 | 180 g | 227 g | Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Red | White | Green | Blue | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB550AP | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | 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 | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 5 - 22000 Hz | 17 - 23000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB550AP. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.5% | |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW | 110 dB | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB550AP. |
| Impedance | 24 Ohm | 490 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | PET - 30 mm | 32 mm | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB550AP | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -34 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB550AP | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Controls | Answer/end | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB550AP | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped | USB charge cable Audio cable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB550AP | 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 XB550AP | 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 XB550AP | 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 XB550AP | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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