Sony MDR 1000X vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 22 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8 cm
Weight 275 g 304 g Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Carbon | Space grey | Silver
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Carbon fibre
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7
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, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR 1000X.
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, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones 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 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX7.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 46 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 43.6 mm Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR 1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X 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 Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Controls Volume control Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hours 30 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX7 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7
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 PX7
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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