In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX and Poly EncorePro 520V. 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 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Series | - | EncorePro 500 series | |
Height | - | 6.7 cm | |
Width | - | 11.1 cm | |
Depth | - | 14.9 cm | |
Weight | 335 g | 74 g | Poly EncorePro 520V are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX headphones. |
Colour | Space grey | Soft gold | Black | |
Earpad Material | Soft leather, memory foam | Artificial leather | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PX can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
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 | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | SoundGuard DIGITAL | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 111 dB | - | |
Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 5.6 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PX have a thicker diaphragm than Poly EncorePro 520V. |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 50 dB | |
Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | - |
MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly EncorePro 520V microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 16000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | 40 dB | |
Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB | |
Microphones Included | 6 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Controls | Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | - | |
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Cable Length | - | 78.5 cm | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Features | - | Boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | - | |
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Battery Capacity | 850 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 50 hour(s) | - | |
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 |
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CONNECTIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Included Accessories | Protective pouch, USB charging cable (120cm) | - | |
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Software Certification | - | Certified for Skype for Business, UC certified | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Windows | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |