64points

Sennheiser PXC 550

60points

Sony MDR-ZX770BN

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Sennheiser PXC 550 vs Sony MDR-ZX770BN

Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN

Why is Sennheiser PXC 550 better than Sony MDR-ZX770BN?

  • 12 dB/mW higher sound pressure level
    ?

    110 dB/mWvs98 dB/mW
  • 17 hours longer battery life
    ?

    30 hoursvs13 hours
  • Can be folded
    ?
  • 18 g lighter
    ?

    227 gvs245 g
  • 1 more microphone(s)
    ?

    3vs2
  • 1 years more years under manufacturer's warranty
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    2 yearsvs1 years
  • Has a mute function
    ?
  • Has an in-line control panel
    ?

Why is Sony MDR-ZX770BN better than Sennheiser PXC 550?

  • 9 Hz lower low-frequency
    ?

    8 Hzvs17 Hz
  • 23 Ohms lower impedance
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    23 Ohmsvs46 Ohms
  • 0.8 newer Bluetooth version
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    5vs4.2
  • Has aptX
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  • 0.5 hours shorter charge time
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    2.5 hoursvs3 hours

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Price comparison

Sennheiser PXC 550

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User reviews

Overall rating

Sennheiser PXC 550
9.0
1 User reviews
Sennheiser PXC 550
9.0/10
1 User reviews
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
9.0
1 User reviews
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
9.0/10
1 User reviews

Features

Build quality

10.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
1 votes

Sound quality

8.0/10
1 votes
8.0/10
1 votes

Value for money

8.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
1 votes

Comfort

10.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
1 votes

Noise isolation

10.0/10
1 votes
7.0/10
1 votes

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Design

Fit

Over-ear

Over-ear

The fit of the headphones.
weight

227 g

245 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
has a detachable cable
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sennheiser PXC 550)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony MDR-ZX770BN)

The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
can be folded
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
It can be folded into a more compact form.
has a tangle free cable
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
The cable is designed to minimize tangling.
travel bag is included
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has an open-back design
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
The device is designed in a way that allows sound to go out through the back of the ear cups, which usually have vents or perforations. This design provides very natural and accurate sound.
is dustproof and water-resistant
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.

Sound quality

has active noise cancellation (ANC)
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
highest frequency

23000 Hz

22000 Hz

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
driver unit size

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sennheiser PXC 550)

40 mm

The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
impedance

46 Ohms

23 Ohms

Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
sound pressure level

110 dB/mW

98 dB/mW

Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
has a neodymium magnet
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
has passive noise reduction
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

Power

Battery life

30 hours

13 hours

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
Battery life (ANC)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sennheiser PXC 550)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony MDR-ZX770BN)

The battery life when using active noise cancellation (ANC), as given by the manufacturer.
charge time

3 hours

2.5 hours

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
Has USB Type-C
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
has a battery level indicator
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has wireless charging
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
battery power

700 mAh

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony MDR-ZX770BN)

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Has a solar power battery
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
A solar battery takes its energy from light, and stores it in a self-recharging battery which never needs to be changed.
has a rechargeable battery
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
The battery can be recharged and used over again.

Connectivity

Connectivity

Wireless

Wireless

The connectivity type of the headphones.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
has aptX Adaptive
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX Low Latency
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).
has aptX HD
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Lossless
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
has AAC
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
AAC is a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Features

has a noise-canceling microphone
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
has ambient sound mode
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.
has in/on-ear detection
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a mute function
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
multipoint count

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sennheiser PXC 550)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony MDR-ZX770BN)

Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
control panel placed on a device
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
can be used as a headset
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.
Has an in-line control panel
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.

Miscellaneous

has a 3.5mm male connector
Sennheiser PXC 550
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
This audio plug allows you to connect to a range of devices which use a standard 3.5mm jack.

Price comparison

Sennheiser PXC 550

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