In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 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-XB700 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 17.4 cm | |
| Width | - | 13.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 6.3 cm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 227 g | Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Blue | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-XB700 | 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 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-XB700. |
| 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 | 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 | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) | - | |
| Frequency Response | 5 - 22000 Hz | 17 - 23000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB700. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.5% | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 110 dB | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB700. |
| Impedance | 37 Ohm | 490 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 32 mm | Sony WH-XB700 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-XB700 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -34 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-XB700 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Controls | Volume | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-XB700 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable |
USB charge cable Audio cable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-XB700 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-XB700 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | |
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| 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 |
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| Standby Time | 300 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 550-II recharge faster than Sony WH-XB700. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-XB700 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Connector Type | USB Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (micro-USB) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-XB700 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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