Sony MDR 1000X vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 335 g Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Space grey | Soft gold
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 46 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX
Controls Volume control Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 850 mAh
Battery Life 20 hours 50 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
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
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Protective pouch, USB charging cable (120cm)
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