PXC 550 Wireless

"More bass heavy than the QC25, with far better detail and imaging."

Users consistently praise the sound quality, describing it as detailed, clear, neutral, and better than competitors like Bose, with a few noting it's not for pure audiophiles but excellent for travel.

"They feel nice, also for longer periods of time"

The headphones are frequently described as lightweight, comfortable for long periods, with soft ear pads, making them a strong performer in this category.

"The battery still hasn't run out. Seriously fucking ridiculous."

Battery life is overwhelmingly praised, with users reporting it far exceeds expectations and lasts for extended periods, often calling it 'ridiculous' or 'amazing'.

"Build quality on PXC is a winner, this is instantly noticable (more solid, premium feeling)"

The build quality is frequently highlighted as solid, premium, and more robust than competitors, contributing to a positive user experience.

"However, in louder areas like on a street with many people or a crowded mall, it will become difficult for the person on the other side of the phone to hear you."

Call quality receives mixed to negative feedback, with users reporting that the microphone struggles to pick up voice clearly in noisy environments.

"The range is the part I really want to talk about. On my Bose QC35, I would walk roughly 10-20 feet away from my device before it starts stuttering. Not good. On these however, I can walk roughly 100 feet before it starts cutting out, which is amazing."

Bluetooth connectivity is generally strong with good range, and features like the app and touch controls are appreciated, though the sensitivity of touch controls and the auto-pause function are noted drawbacks.

"The Sennheisers sound lovely, but are they as good as the slightly pricier Award-winning Momentum 2.0 Wirelesses?"

The sound is described as clear, dynamic, and detailed with a good midrange, though some reviews mention a slightly rich or bottom-heavy bass that doesn't impede rhythm.

"The PXC 550s may have issues with the design and the controls, but their comfort and fit is outstanding."

The headphones are generally considered comfortable for long listening sessions due to plush earcups and a well-padded headband, though some note they can get warm or may not fit larger heads.

"Battery life is an impressive 30 hours and charges via micro USB."

Battery life is consistently praised, with claims of up to 30 hours of ANC usage, and real-world tests confirming long playback times that can last for multiple days.

"The headset looks very sturdy and professional with black and aluminium."

The build is described as sturdy and professional with a matte finish and metal accents, though some note the plastic housing and tenuous yokes, and concerns about hinge durability with repeated folding.

"Call voice quality from the three microphone beamforming array solution is excellent, although the amplitude is a little low."

The microphone system, featuring a triple-microphone array, is generally regarded as good, effectively reducing background noise for clear and intelligible speech, though some callers reported issues in windy conditions.

"The PXC 550-II comes with Bluetooth 5, a 3.5mm cable for wired use, a carrying case, and support for AAC, AptX and AptX Low Latency Codecs."

Features include touch controls, adaptive ANC, and app support, with the PXC 550-II adding Bluetooth 5 and better codec support; however, touch controls can be finicky and the app's utility is debated.

"the sound quality on these is exceptional in fact I think it is better than what I heard on the bows"

The sound quality is consistently praised for being clear, detailed, balanced, and rich, with many preferring it over competitors like Sony and Bose.

"these headphones are ridiculously light, just under 230 g, and you feel it immediately."

The headphones are frequently described as very comfortable, lightweight, and suitable for long listening sessions due to soft earcups and good padding.

"the battery life is fantastic Sennheiser claims uh 30 hours of use without active noise cancellation enabled"

Battery life is consistently reported as excellent, often meeting or exceeding the advertised 20-30 hours, making them suitable for long trips.

"the build quality on these uh feels a lot nicer it definitely feels like a $400 pair of headphones"

Build quality is generally seen as good and premium, with a mix of plastic and metal, though some users express concern about the plastic ear cup hinges over time.

"the call quality on the PXC 552 is excellent. The microphone area does a fantastic job of isolating your voice from background noise"

Call quality is described as good to excellent by some, with effective voice isolation, while others note it can be mediocre or problematic in noisy environments.

"the touchpad controls on here are really nice not only tapping but it also allows swiping"

Features like touch controls, auto-pause, NFC pairing, and Bluetooth 5.0 (on Gen 2) are appreciated, but the micro-USB port and occasional connectivity quirks are noted drawbacks.