Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i and Bowers & Wilkins PX7. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 20 cm 22 cm
Width 19.5 cm 17.5 cm
Depth 5.2 cm 8 cm
Weight 285 g 304 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black | Pine Carbon | Space grey | Silver
Body Material Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather, memory foam Soft leather, memory foam
Headband Material Leather Carbon fibre
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 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 SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
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 PX7 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX7 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Impedance 24 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 43.6 mm Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - CVC2 (Clear Voice Communication v2)
Microphones Included 2 6 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX7
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 PX7
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Sensors Proximity sensor Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 770 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX7 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
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
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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