Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP 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 XB550AP vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP 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 180 g 254 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Blue | Space grey
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes 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
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Impedance 24 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm 35.6 mm Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Controls Answer/end Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB550AP Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 24 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Included Accessories - Headphones pouch
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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