In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 17.4 cm | |
| Width | - | 13.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 6.3 cm | |
| Weight | 275 g | 227 g | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones. |
| Colour | Gold | Black | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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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 | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| 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, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 17 - 23000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.5% | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 110 dB | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | 490 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 32 mm | Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 50 - 10000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Audio Input Details | - 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -34 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB charge cable Audio cable |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 550-II recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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