Sennheiser HD 400S vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 400S 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 400S vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 400S 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 217 g 227 g Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 400S headphones.
Colour Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones 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.
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <0.5% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity - 110 dB
Impedance 18 Ohm 490 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 120 dB -
Diaphragm - 32 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 10000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m USB charge cable
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 400S 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 400S 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 400S Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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