Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.20s 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 4.20s vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Bowers & Wilkins PX
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 335 g
Colour Black Space grey | Soft gold
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.20s Bowers & Wilkins PX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX 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 - Sennheiser HD 4.20s are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 10 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity - 111 dB
Impedance - 22 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Bowers & Wilkins PX
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.20s Bowers & Wilkins PX
Controls 1-button remote Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Bowers & Wilkins PX
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.20s 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 4.20s Bowers & Wilkins PX
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Bowers & Wilkins PX
Included Accessories - Protective pouch, USB charging cable (120cm)
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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