Bowers & Wilkins PX5 vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX5 and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 22 cm 25.2 cm
Width 16 cm 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Depth 7.01 cm -
Weight 254 g 520 g Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX5 headphones.
Colour Blue | Space grey White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material - Urethane foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec aptX SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Noise Isolating Yes - Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz -
Sensitivity 111 dB -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 35.6 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 6 5 Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Proximity sensor Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type - USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories Headphones pouch Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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