Bowers & Wilkins PX5 vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX5 and Sony WH-CH520. 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-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 22 cm -
Width 16 cm -
Depth 7.01 cm -
Weight 254 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX5 headphones.
Colour Blue | Space grey Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Bowers & Wilkins PX5 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec aptX SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bowers & Wilkins PX5 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 - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Sensitivity 111 dB -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 35.6 mm 30 mm Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 6 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH520
Controls Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Headphones pouch -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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