Bowers & Wilkins PX5 vs. Sony WH-CH720N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX5 and Sony WH-CH720N. 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-CH720N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH720N
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 192 g Sony WH-CH720N are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX5 headphones.
Colour Blue | Space grey 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-CH720N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes 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-CH720N 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 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 Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH720N.
Sensitivity 111 dB 108 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-CH720N.
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 35.6 mm 30 mm Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH720N.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH720N have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, adaptive mode
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH720N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Microphones Included 6 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH720N
Controls Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH720N
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH720N
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Proximity sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH720N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH720N lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH720N
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Sony WH-CH720N
Included Accessories Headphones pouch USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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