Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature and Lenovo ThinkPad X1. 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

Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 413 g 195 g Lenovo ThinkPad X1 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature headphones.
Colour Brown -
Earpad Material Leather, memory foam -
Headband Material Aluminium, memory foam -
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Lenovo ThinkPad X1 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) / Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 2 - 30000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature offer a larger frequency range than Lenovo ThinkPad X1.
Max Input Power 50 mW 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 111 dB 111 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 22 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Dynamic Range - 110 dB
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Lenovo ThinkPad X1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Dynamic Range - 95 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 19 dB
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.3 m
USB-C cable - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hours
Battery Life Details - (noise cancelling OFF): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 15 hours
Charging Time - 2 hours
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Carrying case
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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