Philips SHL5000BK vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHL5000BK and Bowers & Wilkins PX7. 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 SHL5000BK vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL5000BK Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 22.5 cm 22 cm
Width 17.2 cm 17.5 cm
Depth 3.6 cm 8 cm
Weight 119 g 304 g Philips SHL5000BK are lighter than Philips SHL5000BK headphones.
Colour - Carbon | Space grey | Silver
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Carbon fibre
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL5000BK Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 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
Frequency Response 9 - 24000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX7 offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHL5000BK.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 104 dB 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have higher sensitivity than Philips SHL5000BK.
Impedance 24 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm 43.6 mm Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHL5000BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips SHL5000BK Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Form Factor - Built-in
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 Philips SHL5000BK Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Controls - Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Philips SHL5000BK Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - straight - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Philips SHL5000BK Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHL5000BK Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours
CONNECTIONS Philips SHL5000BK Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Philips SHL5000BK Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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