Bowers & Wilkins PX vs. Poly EncorePro 520V

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bowers & Wilkins PX vs. Poly EncorePro 520V Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX Poly EncorePro 520V
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
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
Form Factor Built-in -
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
Controls Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PX Poly EncorePro 520V
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m -
Cable Length - 78.5 cm
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PX Poly EncorePro 520V
Features - Boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PX Poly EncorePro 520V
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer -
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
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PX Poly EncorePro 520V
Included Accessories Protective pouch, USB charging cable (120cm) -
Software Certification - Certified for Skype for Business, UC certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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