Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.5 cm 17.4 cm
Width 19 cm 13.6 cm
Depth 4.6 cm 6.3 cm
Weight 190 g 227 g Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT are lighter than Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT headphones.
Colour White -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
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 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT.
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.
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 8 - 21500 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity 104 dB 110 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 490 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, phone/music mode, reject call Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type USB charge cable USB charge cable
Audio cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
Battery Life 12 hours 30 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 166 hours -
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories USB charging cable Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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