Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless vs. Sennheiser HD 559

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless and Sennheiser HD 559. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless vs. Sennheiser HD 559 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Sennheiser HD 559
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired
Series PXC HD 5
Weight 227 g -
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Home audio, portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Sennheiser HD 559
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Device ID Profile (DIP) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 17 - 23000 Hz 14 - 26000 Hz Sennheiser HD 559 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.2% Sennheiser HD 559 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless.
Sensitivity 110 dB 108 dB/Vrms Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser HD 559.
Impedance 490 Ohm 50 Ohm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Sennheiser HD 559
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Sennheiser HD 559
Controls Volume -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Sennheiser HD 559
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
USB cable - detachable
Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Sennheiser HD 559
Features Voice alerts -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Sennheiser HD 559
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Sennheiser HD 559
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Sennheiser HD 559
Included Accessories Carrying case, audio cable, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, USB charge cable -
Software Included CapTune -
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