Bowers & Wilkins PX5 vs. JBL Quantum 800

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX5 and JBL Quantum 800. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bowers & Wilkins PX5 vs. JBL Quantum 800 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL Quantum 800
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 22 cm -
Width 16 cm -
Depth 7.01 cm -
Weight 254 g 410 g Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX5 headphones.
Colour Blue | Space grey Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL Quantum 800
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Bowers & Wilkins PX5 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling -
Noise Isolating Yes - Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz JBL Quantum 800 offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 111 dB 95 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 800.
Impedance 22 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 93 dB
Diaphragm 35.6 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum 800 have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Features - JBL Quantum SURROUND
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL Quantum 800
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Microphones Included 6 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL Quantum 800
Controls Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL Quantum 800
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL Quantum 800
Features - QuantumSOUND Signature
Sensors Proximity sensor -
Additional Functions - LED backlight
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL Quantum 800
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1300 mAh
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 14 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX5 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Quantum 800.
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL Quantum 800
Modulation Type - GFSK, DQPSK
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL Quantum 800
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 JBL Quantum 800
Included Accessories Headphones pouch Wind shield, USB dongle
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years 1-year warranty
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