Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless

The PXC 550 Wireless are above-average headphones that perform admirably for most use cases. They have a highly customizable sound to suit your individual tastes, and they isolate well enough for moderately loud environments. Their wireless design feels comfortable, stable and durable. Unfortunately, they don't excel in one particular use case, and the isolation can be a little weak compared to the competition.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
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Product details

  • Superior sound quality and active noise cancellation: The PXC 550-II Wireless delivers Sennheiser legendary sound quality. Active noise cancellation reduces the ambient noise around you and can be adjusted to your preference
  • Exceptional battery performance up to 30 hours: The PXC 550-II Wireless delivers up to 30 hours of battery life. You can travel from London to Hong Kong and back with just one charge
  • One touch access to voice assistant: With the touch of a single button you have access to your AI helper: Siri, Hey Google and Alexa
  • Touch pad control: A touch pad on the right ear cup provides volume, play, stop, pause and track skipping control. Touching the ear cup allows you to take an incoming call. Controlling this headset is instinctive and easy
  • Smart pause (activated via the app), auto on:off: Swivel the ear cups to turn off, sensors detect when you wear the headphone and play, pause music
  • Included Components: Pxc 550-Ii Headphones, Carry Case, USB Charging Cable (USB-A To Micro-USB), Audio Cable, Flight Adapter

PROS

+ Highly customizable sound.
+ Lightweight and sturdy build quality.
+ Comfortable and stable fit.

CONS

- Mediocre noise cancelation.
- Leaky at higher volumes.

Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on December 05, 2016
The PXC 550 Wireless are above-average headphones that perform admirably for most use cases. They have a highly customizable sound to suit your individual tastes, and they isolate well enough for moderately loud environments. Their wireless design feels comfortable, stable and durable. Unfortunately, they don't excel in one particular use case, and the isolation can be a little weak compared to the competition.
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By PCMag on July 19, 2016
The Sennheiser PXC 550 headphones deliver excellent Bluetooth audio and noise cancellation in a feature-packed—if occasionally problematic—design.
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