Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless. 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

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series - PXC
Weight - 227 g
Colour Black | White -
Recommended Use - Home audio, portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Device ID Profile (DIP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - NoiseGard active noise compensation
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.5% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 110 dB Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless.
Impedance 18 Ohm 490 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Controls 3-button remote Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable
USB cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Features - Voice alerts
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) Carrying case, audio cable, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, USB charge cable
Software Included - CapTune
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
Other projects: