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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Bluetooth
    2. Non-Bluetooth Wireless
    3. Wired
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PC / PS4 Compatibility
    6. PlayStation Compatibility
    7. Xbox Compatibility
    8. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless vs Sony WH-XB900N Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Sony WH-XB900N Wireless

Tested using Methodology v1.4

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Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless Picture
Sony WH-XB900N Wireless Picture

Variants

  • PXC 550 Wireless
  • WH-XB900N (Black)
  • WH-XB900N (Blue)
  • WH-XB900N (Gray)

Our Verdict

Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless

Sony WH-XB900N Wireless

The Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless are better headphones than the Sony WH-XB900N Wireless. The Sennheiser have a more neutral sound profile that some users may prefer. While they don’t offer as much battery life as the WH-XB900N, they take noticeably less time to charge, which might be worth it for some. The Sennheiser Smart Control app also offers a full parametric EQ, and the PXC 550 can be connected to two devices simultaneously. On the other hand, the Sony WH-XB900N have better wireless range and are more comfortable than the PXC 550. They’ll also be better-suited for bass-heavy genres than the PXC 550.

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