Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 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

Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 335 g Sony WH-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Space grey | Soft gold
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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, LDAC SBC, AAC, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Impedance 46 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 850 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM2.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Protective pouch, USB charging cable (120cm)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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