Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.30i 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

Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Bowers & Wilkins PX
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 2 -
Weight 262 g 335 g Sennheiser HD 2.30i are lighter than Sennheiser HD 2.30i headphones.
Colour Black | White Space grey | Soft gold
Earpad Material Leatherette Soft leather, memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 2.30i Bowers & Wilkins PX
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 2.30i offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <0.3% Bowers & Wilkins PX have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 2.30i.
Sensitivity 115 dB/Vrms 111 dB Sennheiser HD 2.30i have higher sensitivity than Bowers & Wilkins PX.
Impedance 22 Ohm 22 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Bowers & Wilkins PX
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 2.30i Bowers & Wilkins PX
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Bowers & Wilkins PX
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 2.30i 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 Sennheiser HD 2.30i 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 Sennheiser HD 2.30i Bowers & Wilkins PX
Included Accessories - Protective pouch, USB charging cable (120cm)
Compatibility iPhone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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