Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM5 and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. 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-1000XM5 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C
Weight 250 g 307 g Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm
Colour Black | Silver Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Diaphragm 30 mm Bio-cellulose - 40 mm Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 8 6 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a built-in microphone.
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Features Touch control Wear detection
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 32 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback: up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 7 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM5.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM5 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable
Compliant Standards JEITA -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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