Sony MDR 1AM2 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1AM2 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

Sony MDR 1AM2 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 22 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8 cm
Weight 187 g 304 g Sony MDR 1AM2 are lighter than Sony MDR 1AM2 headphones.
Colour Black Carbon | Space grey | Silver
Earpad Material Synthetic leather Soft leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Carbon fibre
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
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, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 3 - 100000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Sony MDR 1AM2 offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX7.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1AM2.
Impedance 16 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 43.6 mm Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR 1AM2.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - CVC2 (Clear Voice Communication v2)
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Controls - Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cellular phone cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1AM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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