Bowers & Wilkins PX5 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX5 and Bowers & Wilkins PX7. 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 PX5 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 22 cm 22 cm
Width 16 cm 17.5 cm
Depth 7.01 cm 8 cm
Weight 254 g 304 g Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX5 headphones.
Colour Blue | Space grey Carbon | Space grey | Silver
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Carbon fibre
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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) 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 SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 111 dB 111 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 22 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm 35.6 mm 43.6 mm Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - CVC2 (Clear Voice Communication v2)
Microphones Included 6 6 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Controls Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Sensors Proximity sensor Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX7 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Included Accessories Headphones pouch Carrying case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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