Skullcandy Hesh 2 vs Sennheiser PXC 550

Skullcandy Hesh 2
vs
Sennheiser PXC 550

We've put together a comparison of these two impressive headphones Skullcandy Hesh 2 vs Sennheiser PXC 550. Based on our rating, Hesh 2 has a total rating of 5.6 out of 10 vs 8.3 out of 10 for PXC 550.

Advantages Skullcandy Hesh 2 over Sennheiser PXC 550

  • Less weight: 6.3oz vs 8oz

Advantages Sennheiser PXC 550 over Skullcandy Hesh 2

  • Better low limit of frequency response: 17Hz vs 20Hz
  • Better high limit of frequency response: 23KHz vs 20KHz
  • Higher sensitivity: 110dB vs 105dB
  • Foldable design
  • Noise cancellation
  • You can move the noise-canceling level up or down
  • In-line control buttons
  • Touch control
  • App control
  • NFC support
  • Longer battery life: 20 hours vs 15 hours

Common features

  • Wired mode available
  • Detachable cables
  • Built-in controls
  • Voice control
  • Battery free listening mode
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Rating 5 5

Headphones comparison chart

Overall
Skullcandy Hesh 2
5.6
Sennheiser PXC 550
8.3
7
10
8
10
7
8
Skullcandy Hesh 2

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Sennheiser PXC 550 review

May 18, 2020

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Common

Product

Skullcandy Hesh 2
Sennheiser PXC 550

Model

Hesh 2
PXC 550

Brand

Skullcandy
Sennheiser

Reviews

7383
4841

General

Wearing style

over ear
over ear

Enclosure

closed back
closed back

Wireless

Wired

Specifications

Transducer

dynamic
dynamic

Driver size, mm/inches

40/1.5

Impedance, Ohm

33
490

Frequency response, Hz

20Hz-20KHz
17Hz-23KHz

Total harmonic distortion (THD), %

0.1
0.05

Sensitivity (SPL), dB

105
110

Magnet type

Weight (headphones), g/oz

180/6.3
227/8

Comfort

Adjustable headband

Foldable

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling

Adjustable noise cancelling level

Microphone

Built-in microphone

In-line microphone

Detachable microphone

Cables

Detachable cable

Audio cable length, cm/ft

120/3.9

Jack connection (TRS)

3.5
3.5

Balanced connection

Control

Built-in control buttons

In-line control

Touch control

Voice control

Google Assistant, Siri
Google Assistant, Siri

App control

Control functions

volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, fast forward/rewind, noise cancelling

Wireless connectivity

Bluetooth

Bluetooth version

4.2

aptX

aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, DIP

NFC

Wi-Fi

Battery

Battery type

rechargable
rechargable

Battery life, hrs

15
20 (30 without noise cancelling)

Charging time, hrs

3

Charging port

micro USB
micro USB

Charging cable

micro USB to USB-A
micro USB to USB-A

Speed charge

Battery free listening mode

Battery level indicator

Additional features

Water resistance

Light indication

Additional audio features

In the box

Audio cable

Carry case

Charging cable

1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)

Interchangeable ear pads

User manual

Manual

Skullcandy Hesh 2
Sennheiser PXC 550
Skullcandy Hesh 2
Sennheiser PXC 550

Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 5.6
  • 8.3
  • 5.6Skullcandy Hesh 2
  • 8.3Sennheiser PXC 550

The Sennheiser PXC 550 is better headphones in this comparison. Check Sennheiser PXC 550 price