Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S 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 800 S vs. Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series - PXC
Weight 330 g 227 g Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless are lighter than Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones.
Colour Black -
Headband Material Metal, plastic -
Recommended Use - Home audio, portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 51000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser HD 800 S offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% 0.5% Sennheiser HD 800 S have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 800 S.
Sensitivity - 110 dB
Impedance 300 Ohm 490 Ohm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Audio cable
Headphones cable - detachable
USB cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Features - Voice alerts
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth 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 - 2 years -
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