Philips SHB3165BK vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB3165BK 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips SHB3165BK vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 16 cm 20 cm
Width 15.5 cm 19.5 cm
Depth 7 cm 5.2 cm
Weight 146 g 285 g Philips SHB3165BK are lighter than Philips SHB3165BK 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
Colour Black Anthracite black | Sand | Timber
Body Material - Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, lambskin
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m 12 m Philips SHB3165BK have a greater operating distance than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Philips SHB3165BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass -
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Philips SHB3165BK offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 106 dB 95 dB/mW Philips SHB3165BK have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Impedance 24 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165BK.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode
CABLE Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type USB charge cable Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.25 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165BK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Transmission Range 15 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Connector Type USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips SHB3165BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 3 years
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