In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 17.4 cm | |
| Width | - | 13.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 6.3 cm | |
| Weight | 242 g | 227 g | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT headphones. |
| Colour | Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones 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 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. |
| 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, apt-X LL | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Super Bass Control (SBC) | - | |
| Frequency Response | 5 - 40000 Hz | 17 - 23000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.5% | |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | 110 dB | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. |
| Impedance | 39 Ohm | 490 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 45 mm | 32 mm | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| MICROPHONE | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 4000 Hz | 50 - 10000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -44 dB | -34 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Controls | - | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable - 1 m |
USB charge cable Audio cable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | 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 | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | |
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| Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| 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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| Standby Time | 1000 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 550-II recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.402 - 2.480GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | 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 | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | 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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