Sony WH-CH700N vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-CH700N and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. 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

Sony WH-CH700N vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH700N Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 17.4 cm
Width - 13.6 cm
Depth - 6.3 cm
Weight 240 g 227 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sony WH-CH700N headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH700N Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser PXC 550-II can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH700N.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 7 - 20000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH700N.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 110 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-CH700N.
Impedance 22 Ohm 490 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Sony WH-CH700N have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH700N Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 50 - 10000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-CH700N.
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH700N Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony WH-CH700N Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB charge cable
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sony WH-CH700N Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control Indirect -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH700N Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-CH700N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Power Provided 100 mW -
Voltage Provided 3.65 V -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II recharge faster than Sony WH-CH700N.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-CH700N Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH700N Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH700N Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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