Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-XB900N | 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 | 254 g | 227 g | Sennheiser PXC 550-II are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Blue | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-XB900N | 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-XB900N. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | 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 (DSEE) | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 40000 Hz | 17 - 23000 Hz | Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.5% | |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | 110 dB | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N. |
| Impedance | 50 Ohm | 490 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | PET - 40 mm | 32 mm | Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-XB900N | 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 | Uni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 50 - 10000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N. |
| Sensitivity | - | -34 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-XB900N | 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-XB900N | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
USB charge cable Audio cable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-XB900N | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | Touch sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-XB900N | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | |
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| Battery Life | 35 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Sony WH-XB900N 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 35 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 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 | 300 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 7 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 550-II recharge faster than Sony WH-XB900N. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-XB900N | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Connector Type | USB (USB Type-C) 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-XB900N | 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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