Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Bowers & Wilkins PX5. 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 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 17.4 cm | 22 cm | |
| Width | 13.6 cm | 16 cm | |
| Depth | 6.3 cm | 7.01 cm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 254 g | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones. |
| Colour | - | Blue | Space grey | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL | aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 17 - 23000 Hz | 10 - 30000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | 111 dB | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Impedance | 490 Ohm | 22 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 32 mm | 35.6 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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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 | 6 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
Audio cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX5. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Headphones pouch | |
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| Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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