In depth comparison and review of Beats Solo3 and Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless. 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 | Beats Solo3 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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Series | - | PXC | |
Height | 19.8 cm | - | |
Weight | 215 g | 227 g | Beats Solo3 are lighter than Beats Solo3 headphones. |
Colour | Club red | Club yellow | Club white | Club navy | Rose gold | Brick red | Break blue | Turf green | Matt silver | Pop blue | Matte black | Asphalt gray | Matte gold | Satin silver | Satin gold | Red, defiant black | Pop indigo | Blade grey | Black | Pop magenta | Pop violet | Gloss black | White gloss | Silver | Gold | Grey | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Home audio, portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Beats Solo3 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Solo3. |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Device ID Profile (DIP) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | NoiseGard active noise compensation | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Beats Solo3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | - | 17 - 23000 Hz | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 0.5% | |
Sensitivity | - | 110 dB | |
Impedance | - | 490 Ohm | |
Features | Apple W1 chip, Fast Fuel technology | - |
MICROPHONE | Beats Solo3 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 3 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Beats Solo3 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause | Volume |
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CABLE | Beats Solo3 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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Cable Type | RemoteTalk cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable |
Headphones cable - detachable USB cable - detachable |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Beats Solo3 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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Features | - | Voice alerts | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Beats Solo3 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 40 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Beats Solo3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless. |
Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Beats Solo3 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Beats Solo3 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case | Carrying case, audio cable, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, USB charge cable | |
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Software Included | - | CapTune | |
Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Compliant Standards | Bluetooth Class 1 | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |