Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Sennheiser HD 250BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Sennheiser HD 250BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Sennheiser HD 250BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sennheiser HD 250BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 17.4 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 6.3 cm -
Weight 227 g 125 g Sennheiser HD 250BT are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones.
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sennheiser HD 250BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 550-II 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL 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 250BT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 250BT.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% <0.3% Sennheiser HD 250BT have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Sensitivity 110 dB 110 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 490 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm 32 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - Audio prompts
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sennheiser HD 250BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser HD 250BT.
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sennheiser HD 250BT
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sennheiser HD 250BT
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sennheiser HD 250BT
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sennheiser HD 250BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 190 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser HD 250BT.
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) 3 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sennheiser HD 250BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
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OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Sennheiser HD 250BT
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards MFI Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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