In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX5 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 22 cm | 20 cm | |
| Width | 16 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Depth | 7.01 cm | 5.2 cm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 285 g | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX5 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g |
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| Colour | Blue | Space grey | Anthracite black | Sand | Timber | |
| Body Material | - | Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam, lambskin | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bowers & Wilkins PX5. |
| 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 | aptX | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 30000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. |
| Sensitivity | 111 dB | 95 dB/mW | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | 24 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 35.6 mm | 40 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PX5. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | 6 | 4 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Controls | Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.25 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1200 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 24 hour(s) | 35 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX5. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Connector Type | - | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Included Accessories | Headphones pouch | Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 3 years |
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