Skullcandy Riff vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Skullcandy Riff and Bowers & Wilkins PX5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Skullcandy Riff vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.05 cm 22 cm
Width 15.55 cm 16 cm
Depth 7.18 cm 7.01 cm
Weight 160 g 254 g Skullcandy Riff are lighter than Skullcandy Riff headphones.
Colour Crimson | White, crimson | Grey | Blue, sunset, speckle | Black Blue | Space grey
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Skullcandy Riff.
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 - aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Riff.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have higher sensitivity than Skullcandy Riff.
Impedance 32 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 35.6 mm Skullcandy Riff have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Cable Type Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
FEATURES Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 280 mAh -
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Riff.
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX5
Included Accessories USB charging cable (120cm) Headphones pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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