Deciding on whether to buy a product like SENNHEISER PXC 550 BT NC Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones or perhaps SENNHEISER HD 4.40 AE Wireless Bluetooth Headphones? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SENNHEISER PXC 550 BT NC Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones vs SENNHEISER HD 4.40 AE Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

SENNHEISER PXC 550 BT NC Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones specs

SENNHEISER PXC 550 BT NC Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
 SENNHEISER HD 4.40 AE Wireless Bluetooth Headphones specs

SENNHEISER HD 4.40 AE Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
Type: Over-ear

Type: Over-ear

Colour: Black

Colour: Black

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Jack: 3.5 mm jack

Jack: 3.5 mm jack

Bluetooth: Yes (Version 4.2)

Bluetooth: Yes (Version 4.0) with NFC

DESIGN FEATURES

Bluetooth / wireless range: 10 m

DESIGN FEATURES
Foldable: Yes

Type of earcup: Fold-flat earcups

Foldable: Yes

Earpad / ear tip material: Leather

Type of earcup: Fold-flat earcups

Acoustic system: Closed

Earpad / ear tip material: Leatherette & memory foam

Single-sided cable: Yes

Acoustic system: Closed

Detachable cable: Yes

Single-sided cable: Yes

Cable length: 1.4 m

Detachable cable: Yes

NOISE REDUCTION

Cable length: 1.4 m

NOISE REDUCTION
Passive noise-isolating: Yes

Active noise-cancelling: Yes

Passive noise-isolating: Yes

CONTROLS

Active noise-cancelling: No

CONTROLS
Microphone: Yes

Volume control: Yes

Microphone: Yes

Remote control: Yes

Volume control: Yes

Control compatibility: All smartphones

Remote control: Yes

Control positioning: Earcup

Control compatibility: All smartphones

SOUND FEATURES

Control positioning: Earcup

SOUND FEATURES
Driver type: Lithium

Frequency response : 17 – 20,000 Hz

Driver type: Neodymium drivers

Sensitivity: 110 dB

Speaker diameter: 32 mm

POWER

Frequency response : 18,000 – 22,000 Hz

Impedance: 18 Ohms

Battery: Yes, internal Lithium polymer

Sensitivity: 113 dB

Battery life: Up to 30 hours

POWER
Charging time: 3 hours

GENERAL

Battery: Yes, internal Lithium-ion

Battery life: Up to 25 hours

Box contents: – Sennheisser PXC 550 BT NC Headphones
– Carry case
– USB cable for charging
– In Flight Entertainment Adaptor

Charging time: 3 hours

Weight: 227 g

GENERAL

Price: £225

Price: £79

Number of Reviews: 56

Number of Reviews: 68

Review Score: 9.2 / 10

Review Score: 9.8 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SENNHEISER PXC 550 BT NC Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones or SENNHEISER HD 4.40 AE Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 567 products in the same category as SENNHEISER PXC 550 BT NC Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones, which is the Headphones category. Of these 567 products the average price was £86.63, the most expensive was £390 and the cheapest was just £3.97. We then looked at the price of the 567 in the same as the SENNHEISER HD 4.40 AE Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, which of course the average was £86.63, top price was £390 and cheapest £3.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Sennheiser and Sennheiser, the average was £125.15 for Sennheiser, £125.15 for Sennheiser. The max for each was £239/£239 and minimum was £64/£64

Price analysis of SENNHEISER PXC 550 BT NC Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Price analysis of SENNHEISER HD 4.40 AE Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

  • SENNHEISER PXC 550 BT NC Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
  • Over-ear headphones: surrounds the ear
  • Compatible with all smartphones
  • Features a microphone & remote & volume control
  • Single-sided detachable cable
  • Foldable
  • Top features: – Block out unwanted sound with NoiseGard noise-cancelling – Listen to CD quality sound wirelessly with Apt-X technology – Built for comfort with a fold-flat frame for portability – All day battery life lets you listen for up to 30 hours – Earcup controls let you control your audio in an instant Block out unwanted soundBlock out unwanted background sound in even the most chaotic of environments. NoiseGard Hybrid adaptive noise cancelling technology makes sure the only sound you hear is your music, so even on the train it’s easier to enjoy your tunes on-the-go.CD quality audioApt-X technology delivers CD quality sound without the need for wires. It reduces the size of audio files so they can be sent to the headphones without affecting the sound quality, so even when you’re not at home, your music will still sound as good as it does from your CD player.Fold flat for portabilityA fold-flat collapsible frame lets you discreetly fold away the Sennheisser PXC 550 BT NC headphones to store away in its compact travel case without taking up too much room in your bag or hand luggage.30 hours of battery lifeA rechargeable battery delivers up to 30 hours of listening when plugged in using the optional detachable cable, or a generous 22 hours of wireless listening, even when using noise cancellation. However you listen, you’ll always have enough battery life for all-day listening without having to recharge.Earcup controlsIntuitive on-earcup controls let you control the volume, and play, pause, and skip your tracks without you having to reach into your pocket for the remote control. All the controls you need are located on your ears.
  • Product codes: 4044155207484
  • SENNHEISER HD 4.40 AE Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
  • Over-ear headphones: surrounds the ear
  • Compatible with all smartphones
  • Features a microphone & remote & volume control
  • Single-sided detachable cable
  • Foldable
  • Top features: – Wireless Bluetooth technology lets you enjoy your music without the hassle of cables – Integrated microphone lets you answer calls on the move – Foldable headband design for easy storage Wireless Bluetooth technology Sennheiser HD4.40BT Headphones feature Bluetooth technology, allowing you to enjoy your favourite music wirelessly wherever you go. With aptX for high-quality audio playback, they can be synched quickly and easily to your devices using either Bluetooth or NFC pairing. Offering up to 25 hours of battery life, you can still use the headphones even when the battery runs out using the optional 1.4 m audio cable. Integrated microphone Answer calls while on the move without needing to remove the HD4.40BT. The headphones include an integrated microphone in the earcup, meaning that you can make and receive phone calls using the headphones as a headset. Earcup mounted controls allow you to adjust the volume of your music and skip between tracks. Foldable headbandHD4.40BT Bluetooth Headphones have a foldable design, making them extremely portable as they take up minimal space. This makes storage simple using the included pouch. A micro USB charging cable makes it easy to recharge the battery, with a full charge possible in just three hours.
  • Product codes: 4044155204711

What’s better SENNHEISER PXC 550 BT NC Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones or SENNHEISER HD 4.40 AE Wireless Bluetooth Headphones?

There are obviously a number of differences between SENNHEISER PXC 550 BT NC Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones and SENNHEISER HD 4.40 AE Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £225 cost of SENNHEISER PXC 550 BT NC Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones is closer to the expectation you had than the £79 pricep point of SENNHEISER HD 4.40 AE Wireless Bluetooth Headphones.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SENNHEISER PXC 550 BT NC Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones and SENNHEISER HD 4.40 AE Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SENNHEISER PXC 550 BT NC Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones scores 9.1 out of 10 from 56 reviews. Whereas SENNHEISER HD 4.40 AE Wireless Bluetooth Headphones scores 8.3 out of 10 from 68 reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Headphones as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SENNHEISER PXC 550 BT NC Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones



Rating:
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