Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II and Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4. 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 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Height | 17.4 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Width | 13.6 cm | 18 cm | |
| Depth | 6.3 cm | 4.63 cm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 293 g | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black | White | |
| Earpad Material | - | Synthetic leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| 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 | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Hybrid ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 17 - 23000 Hz | 6 - 22000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.5% | 0.3% | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | 106 dB | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4. |
| Impedance | 490 Ohm | 60 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 32 mm | 42 mm | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Features | - | Smart Pause, Crystal-clear Calls |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | MEMS-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 10000 Hz | 50 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -34 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphones Included | 3 | 4 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, play/pause, equaliser preset |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / sub-mini phone 2.5 mm 4-pole - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Features | - | Transparent Hearing mode, auto power on/off | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
| Sensors | - | Touch sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | Smart Touch Control, USB-C charging port |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 700 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 60 hour(s) | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 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 |
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| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
Headphones (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm 4-pole) USB (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser PXC 550-II | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Carrying case, airplane adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C charging cable (1.2m) | |
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| Software Included | - | Sennheiser Smart Control | |
| Compliant Standards | MFI | Bluetooth Class 1 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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