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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 vs Sony WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo

What PX7 S2 does better (2) and where WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Bowers & Wilkins · 2022PX7 S2
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $350
vs
Sony WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo
7.0Score
7 advantages≈ $310
Higher score
7.2Sound8.0
9.2Noise control & calls7.8
3.0Battery4.6

Why is PX7 S2 better than WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo?

  1. aptXYes · WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo: No
  2. Driver size43 mm vs 30 mm+43%

Why is WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo better than PX7 S2?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 40 h+33%
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 4 Hz2.5×
  3. Weight335 g vs 250 g+34%
  4. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  5. Charging time7 h vs 3.5 h2×
  6. LDACNo · PX7 S2: Yes
  7. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size43 mm30 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency10 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance22 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity—100 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h40 h
Charging time7 h3.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight335 g250 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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