EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB 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

EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 17.4 cm
Width - 13.6 cm
Depth - 6.3 cm
Weight 98 g 227 g EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB are lighter than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB headphones.
Colour Black, white -
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects EPOS Voice -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity - 110 dB
Impedance - 490 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - 32 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 10000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB.
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Headset cable
USB cable - detachable
USB charge cable
Audio cable
Cable Length 2.262 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Features EPOS ActiveGard -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
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
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT SC 165 USB Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, USB cable Carrying case, airplane adapter
Software Certification Certified for Skype for Business -
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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