Sony MDR 1000X vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C
Weight 275 g 307 g Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm
Colour Black | Beige Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm Bio-cellulose - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Features - Wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hours 30 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 7 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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