In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX7 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 22 cm | 20 cm | |
Width | 17.5 cm | 19.7 cm | |
Depth | 8 cm | 5.2 cm | |
Weight | 304 g | 285 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX7 headphones. |
Colour | Carbon | Space grey | Silver | Chestnut | |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel, aluminium | |
Earpad Material | Soft leather, memory foam | Leather | |
Headband Material | Carbon fibre | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
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 | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | SBC, AAC, apt-X LL | |
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 PX7 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 30000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 111 dB | 93 dB | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
Impedance | 20 Ohm | 24 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 43.6 mm | 40 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | CVC2 (Clear Voice Communication v2) | - | |
Microphones Included | 6 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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Controls | Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off |
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CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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Features | - | Touch control | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 1110 mAh | |
Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 33 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX7. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |