Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB650BT and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Sennheiser PXC 550-II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series XB Series -
Height - 17.4 cm
Width - 13.6 cm
Depth - 6.3 cm
Weight 190 g 227 g Sony MDR XB650BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB650BT headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB650BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser PXC 550-II can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser PXC 550-II are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.5%
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 110 dB Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 490 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 32 mm Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB650BT.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB650BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB650BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Controls Volume control Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB650BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm USB charge cable
Audio cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony MDR XB650BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB650BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sennheiser PXC 550-II recharge faster than Sony MDR XB650BT.
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB650BT Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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