Sennheiser HD 505 SE Copper Edition vs Sennheiser HD 550

What HD 505 SE Copper Edition does better (0) and where HD 550 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

0 advantages≈ $190

Sennheiser · 2025HD 550

2 advantages≈ $190

3.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is HD 505 SE Copper Edition better than HD 550?

HD 505 SE Copper Edition has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Sennheiser HD 505 SE Copper Edition≈ $190	Sennheiser HD 550≈ $190
Sound
Fit	Over-ear	Over-ear
Ear cup design	Open-back	Open-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Lowest frequency	12 Hz	6 Hz
Highest frequency	38,500 Hz	39,500 Hz
Impedance	120 Ω	150 Ω
Sensitivity	106 dB	106 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	No	No
Connectivity
Wireless	No	No
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Colours	Black	Black