Sennheiser PXC 550-II

ANC, 20 h, Wireless
Currently out of stock

Product details

Made for all frequent travelers. With its unique sound and wireless freedom, the PXC 550-II Wireless from Sennheiser turns every journey into a special experience.
Explore the world while you listen to your music, make calls, use the AI Assistant or just enjoy the peace and quiet. And that with a battery life of up to 30 hours. With adaptive noise reduction, the PXC 550-II Wireless dynamically adapts to your environment and blocks out unwanted background noise. Activate language wizards such as Google, Alexa and Siri with the click of a button. The three-microphone array enables clear speech intelligibility. No matter where you go or how long your journey takes: with a battery life of up to 30 hours, the new generation of PXC 550-II Wireless is durable enough to be used throughout the entire journey - without having to recharge in between. With its ergonomic design and pivoting ear cups, the PXC 550-II is easy to carry and fits your ears perfectly. With the Smart Pause feature, the music pauses as soon as you take off the headphones. Folding the headphones turns them off and when you turn them on they automatically connect via Bluetooth and you can continue listening exactly where you left off. The Sennheiser Smart Control App with different sound modes makes the sound experience more individual than ever before. Whether it's with your favourite playlist, the news, a podcast or the new Hollywood blockbuster. The three-microphone array allows a clear connection while on the move. Active Noise Cancelling detects background noise and fades it out. This feature provides unparalleled speech intelligibility, so your calls and voice commands are recognized even in noisy environments.

Key specifications

Application range
Business
General
Lifestyle
Travel
Equipment + Functions
Microphones
Removable cable
Volume control
Headphone type
Over ear headphones
Signal transmission
Wireless
Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm (1x)
USB (1x)
Noise cancelling
ANC
Isolation
Closed
Documents
Item number
12436781

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
508337
Release date
12.12.2019
External links

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Operating system compatibility
Android
iOS
Headphone area of use
Business
General
Lifestyle
Travel

Headphone properties

Headphone output
Stereo
Noise cancelling
ANC
Headphone features + functions
Microphones
Removable cable
Volume control
Music control
touchpad remote control
Universal Bluetooth Remote
Peripheral signal transmission
Wireless

Headphone type

Headphone type
Over ear headphones
Fit
Headband
Isolation
Closed
Driver diameter
32 mm
Adjustability
Foldable
Rotating earcup
Converter principle
Dynamic

Audio properties

Frequency range
17 - 23000 Hz
Sensitivity
110 dB
Impedance
46 Ω (ohm)

Connections

Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm (1x)
USB (1x)
Connections base/transmitter
Micro USB

Bluetooth features

Bluetooth version
5.0
Bluetooth feature
AAC
aptX
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP
AVRCP
HFP
HSP

Power supply

Power supply
Battery operated

Battery properties

Battery life
20 h
Capacity
330 mAh
Charging time
3 h
Charging input
micro USB 2.0

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Aeroplane adapter
Audio Cables
Carrying bag
Charging cable

Product dimensions

Height
17.40 cm
Width
6.30 cm
Depth
6.30 cm
Weight
227 g

Package dimensions

Length
23 cm
Width
20 cm
Height
7.50 cm
Weight
822 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 78.Dudao
  • 78.Technics
  • 80.Sennheiser
  • 81.Aiaiai
  • 82.B&O

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 61.Hifiman
  • 62.Fairphone
  • 63.Sennheiser
  • 64.Technics
  • 65.AKG

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 72.Nedis
  • 72.Shure
  • 74.Sennheiser
  • 75.Renkforce
  • 76.Guess
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good86/100
Very good84/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseFebruary 2021
  • PositiveAusgewogenes Klangbild
  • PositiveAngenehmer Tragekomfort
  • PositiveAutomatische Trageerkennung
  • NegativeVergleichsweise kurze Laufzeit bei deaktiviertem ANC
  • NegativeLaden per Micro-USB

Der Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless erweist sich im Test als ein guter Noise-Cancelling-Kopfhörer im unauffälligen Look. Im Test sticht die tolle Soundqualität heraus sowie der gute Sitz. Das Noise Cancelling ist okay, dürfte aber gerne präziser einstellbar sein. Die Akkulaufzeit bei deaktiviertem ANC liegt eher unter dem Durchschnitt.

Very good83/100Rank 1 out of 22
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