In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX7 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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 HX |
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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 | 19.5 cm | |
Depth | 8 cm | 5.2 cm | |
Weight | 304 g | 285 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX7 headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g |
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Colour | Carbon | Space grey | Silver | Anthracite black | Sand | Timber | |
Body Material | - | Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium | |
Earpad Material | Soft leather, memory foam | Memory foam, lambskin | |
Headband Material | Carbon fibre | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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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 5.1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bowers & Wilkins PX7. |
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, aptX Adaptive | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 30000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 111 dB | 95 dB/mW | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. |
Impedance | 20 Ohm | 24 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 43.6 mm | 40 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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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 | 4 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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Controls | Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode |
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CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1.25 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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Features | - | Touch control | |
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Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 1200 mAh | |
Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 35 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 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 35 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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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 HX |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case | Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 3 years |