Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 17.4 cm | 20 cm | |
| Width | 13.6 cm | 19.7 cm | |
| Depth | 6.3 cm | 5.2 cm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 285 g | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones. |
| Colour | - | Chestnut | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sennheiser PXC 550-II can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
| 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 | SBC, AAC, apt-X LL | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 17 - 23000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | 93 dB | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
| Impedance | 490 Ohm | 24 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 32 mm | 40 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | 50 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -34 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphones Included | 3 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Google Assistant | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1110 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 33 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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