Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Bowers & Wilkins PX5. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 26.5 cm | 22 cm | |
| Width | 18.6 cm | 16 cm | |
| Depth | 2.93 cm | 7.01 cm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 254 g | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Blue | Space grey | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | 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, LDAC | aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 10 - 30000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX5. |
| Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | 111 dB | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 22 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 35.6 mm | Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PX5. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
Audio cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
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| Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | Proximity sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX5. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - | |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Headphones pouch | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
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