Sony MDR 1AM2 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1AM2 and Bowers & Wilkins PX5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1AM2 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 22 cm
Width - 16 cm
Depth - 7.01 cm
Weight 187 g 254 g Sony MDR 1AM2 are lighter than Sony MDR 1AM2 headphones.
Colour Black Blue | Space grey
Earpad Material Synthetic leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX5 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
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 - aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 3 - 100000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Sony MDR 1AM2 offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1AM2.
Impedance 16 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 35.6 mm Sony MDR 1AM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Controls - Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cellular phone cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 24 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Headphones pouch
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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