Bowers & Wilkins PX5 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX5 and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM5
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 250 g Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX5 headphones.
Colour Blue | Space grey Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
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 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 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) 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 -
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), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Sensitivity 111 dB -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 35.6 mm 30 mm Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 6 8 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type - USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Headphones pouch Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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