Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 17.4 cm
Width - 13.6 cm
Depth - 6.3 cm
Weight 297 g 227 g Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect headphones.
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 6 - 25000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% <0.5% Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect.
Sensitivity 108 dB 110 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect.
Impedance 64 Ohm 490 Ohm
Diaphragm - 32 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor - Built-in
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls - Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.55 m USB charge cable
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.55 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect 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 Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect 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 Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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