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Sennheiser PXC 550 vs Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless

Sennheiser PXC 550

2016 · $199 today

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SoundNoise cancellingComfortBatteryFeaturesValue
Sennheiser PXC 550Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless

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Why Sennheiser PXC 550 is better

  • Battery Life (ANC on): 30 hours vs 17 hours(1.8× more)
  • Weight: 227g vs 290g(28% less)

Why Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless is better

  • Driver Size: 42mm vs 32mm(31% more)
  • Bluetooth Version: 5.0 vs 4.0(25% more)

Verdict

Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecSennheiser PXC 550Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless
Audio
Driver Size32mm42mm
Frequency Response10Hz–22,000Hz6Hz–22,000Hz
Supported CodecsSBC, AAC, aptXSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency
Noise Cancellation
ANC TypeAdjustable electronic ANCAdaptive electronic ANC
Ambient ModeYesYes, adjustable transparency
Battery & Charging
Battery Life (ANC on)30 hours17 hours
Quick Charge10 min = 1 hour10 min = 1.5 hours
Charging PortMicro-USBUSB-C
Connectivity & Design
Bluetooth Version4.05.0
Weight227g290g
Wired Input2.5mm2.5mm