Sennheiser HD 4.40 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.40 and Bowers & Wilkins PX. 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

Sennheiser HD 4.40 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.40 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 335 g
Colour - Space grey | Soft gold
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.40 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Bowers & Wilkins PX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser HD 4.40.
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 Bowers & Wilkins PX are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 4.40 offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <0.3% Bowers & Wilkins PX have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 4.40.
Sensitivity 113 dB 111 dB Sennheiser HD 4.40 have higher sensitivity than Bowers & Wilkins PX.
Impedance 18 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.40 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Microphones Included 2 6 Bowers & Wilkins PX have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.40 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Controls - Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.40 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.40 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Battery Type Headphone battery lithium polymer 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
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.40 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.40 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Included Accessories - Protective pouch, USB charging cable (120cm)
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