Philips SHL5005 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHL5005 and Bowers & Wilkins PX. 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 SHL5005 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL5005 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height 22.5 cm -
Width 17.2 cm -
Depth 3.6 cm -
Weight 121 g 335 g Philips SHL5005 are lighter than Philips SHL5005 headphones.
Colour - Space grey | Soft gold
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL5005 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
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 HD
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips SHL5005 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 9 - 24000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Philips SHL5005 offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 104 dB 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX have higher sensitivity than Philips SHL5005.
Impedance 32 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm 40 mm Bowers & Wilkins PX have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHL5005.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Philips SHL5005 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHL5005 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Controls - Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Philips SHL5005 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHL5005 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 850 mAh
Battery Life - 50 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / cable connection): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 29 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 22 hours
CONNECTIONS Philips SHL5005 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Philips SHL5005 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Included Accessories - Protective pouch, USB charging cable (120cm)
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