Bowers & Wilkins PX5 vs. Shure AONIC 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX5 and Shure AONIC 50. 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 PX5 vs. Shure AONIC 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Shure AONIC 50
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 22 cm -
Width 16 cm -
Depth 7.01 cm -
Weight 254 g 334 g Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX5 headphones.
Colour Blue | Space grey Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Shure AONIC 50
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
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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec aptX SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling Adjustable noise cancellation
Noise Isolating Yes - Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 50.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Sensitivity 111 dB 97 dB/mW Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 50.
Impedance 22 Ohm 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 35.6 mm 50 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Shure AONIC 50
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 6 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Shure AONIC 50
Controls Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Shure AONIC 50
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Nickel
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Shure AONIC 50
Sensors Proximity sensor -
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Shure AONIC 50
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 50.
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Shure AONIC 50
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Shure AONIC 50
Included Accessories Headphones pouch Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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