Bowers & Wilkins PX5 vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX5 and JBL LIVE 460NC. 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

Bowers & Wilkins PX5 vs. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 22 cm -
Width 16 cm -
Depth 7.01 cm -
Weight 254 g 210 g JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX5 headphones.
Colour Blue | Space grey Black | Blue | Rose | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Bowers & Wilkins PX5 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating Yes - Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Sensitivity 111 dB 96 dB/mW Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Impedance 22 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm 35.6 mm 40 mm JBL LIVE 460NC have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Sensitivity - -30 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 6 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Voice assistant
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL LIVE 460NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories Headphones pouch USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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