Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i and Bowers & Wilkins PX5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 20 cm 22 cm
Width 19.5 cm 16 cm
Depth 5.2 cm 7.01 cm
Weight 285 g 254 g Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black | Pine Blue | Space grey
Body Material Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather, memory foam -
Headband Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX5 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Impedance 24 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 35.6 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 2 6 Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Sensors Proximity sensor Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 770 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 23 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 24 hours
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Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Headphones pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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