Bose QuietComfort 35 vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bose QuietComfort 35 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

Bose QuietComfort 35 vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietComfort 35 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.03 cm 17.4 cm
Width 17.02 cm 13.6 cm
Depth 8.13 cm 6.3 cm
Weight 240 g 227 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Bose QuietComfort 35 headphones.
Colour Blue | Black | Silver -
Body Material Plastic, metal, leather, alcantara -
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietComfort 35 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - 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 Bose QuietComfort 35.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Bose QuietComfort 35 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response - 17 - 23000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity - 110 dB
Impedance - 490 Ohm
Diaphragm - 32 mm
MICROPHONE Bose QuietComfort 35 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor - Built-in
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietComfort 35 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls - Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Bose QuietComfort 35 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
USB charge cable - detachable
USB charge cable
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Bose QuietComfort 35 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietComfort 35 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietComfort 35.
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 2.25 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bose QuietComfort 35 recharge faster than Bose QuietComfort 35.
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietComfort 35 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bose QuietComfort 35 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS Bose QuietComfort 35 Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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