In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 20 cm | |
| Width | - | 19.7 cm | |
| Depth | - | 5.2 cm | |
| Weight | 335 g | 285 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX headphones. |
| Colour | Space grey | Soft gold | Chestnut | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | Soft leather, memory foam | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PX can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bowers & Wilkins PX. |
| 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 | SBC, AAC, aptX HD | SBC, AAC, apt-X LL | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 111 dB | 93 dB | Bowers & Wilkins PX have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | 24 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | - |
| MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | 6 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Controls | Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | 850 mAh | 1110 mAh | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation have a higher battery capacity than Bowers & Wilkins PX. |
| Battery Life | 50 hour(s) | 33 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / cable connection): up to 50 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 29 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 22 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Included Accessories | Protective pouch, USB charging cable (120cm) | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter |
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