Philips SHL5000BK vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHL5000BK 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 SHL5000BK vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL5000BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 22.5 cm 17.4 cm
Width 17.2 cm 13.6 cm
Depth 3.6 cm 6.3 cm
Weight 119 g 227 g Philips SHL5000BK are lighter than Philips SHL5000BK headphones.
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL5000BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
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 Sennheiser PXC 550-II are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 9 - 24000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Philips SHL5000BK offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
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 SHL5000BK.
Impedance 24 Ohm 490 Ohm
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm 32 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips SHL5000BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor - Built-in
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHL5000BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls - Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Philips SHL5000BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - straight - 1.2 m USB charge cable
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Philips SHL5000BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHL5000BK 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 Philips SHL5000BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS Philips SHL5000BK Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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