Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and JBL LIVE 460NC. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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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 | - | |
| Width | 13.6 cm | - | |
| Depth | 6.3 cm | - | |
| Weight | 227 g | 210 g | JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black | Blue | Rose | White | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | 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 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 17 - 23000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | 96 dB/mW | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 460NC. |
| Impedance | 490 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 92 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 32 mm | 40 mm | JBL LIVE 460NC have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Features | - | Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -34 dBV/Pascal | -30 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | 3 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 750 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | JBL LIVE 460NC 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 (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL LIVE 460NC recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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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 | JBL LIVE 460NC |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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