Bowers & Wilkins PX review
May 27, 2020
Bowers & Wilkins PX is a premium model of wireless over ear headphones with closed back cups. Th...
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What is the difference between Plantronics BackBeat 500 and Bowers & Wilkins PX? Find out which is better and their overall performance in the headphones ranking. Based on our rating, BackBeat 500 has a total rating of 5 out of 10 vs 8.1 out of 10 for PX.
Advantages Plantronics BackBeat 500 over Bowers & Wilkins PX
- Less weight: 5.4oz vs 11.8oz
Advantages Bowers & Wilkins PX over Plantronics BackBeat 500
- Noise cancellation
- You can move the noise-canceling level up or down
- Voice control
- App control
- aptX HD supported
- Longer battery life: 22 hours vs 18 hours
Common features
- Wired mode available
- Detachable cables
- Built-in controls
- Battery free listening mode
Plantronics BackBeat 500 vs Bowers & Wilkins PX
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Product
Plantronics BackBeat 500
Bowers & Wilkins PX
Model
BackBeat 500
PX
Brand
Plantronics
Bowers & Wilkins
Reviews
364
1923
General
Wearing style
on ear
over ear
Enclosure
closed back
closed back
Wireless
Wired
Specifications
Transducer
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size, mm/inches
40/1.5
Impedance, Ohm
22
Frequency response, Hz
10Hz-20KHz
Total harmonic distortion (THD), %
0.3
Sensitivity (SPL), dB
111
Magnet type
Weight (headphones), g/oz
155/5.4
335/11.8
Comfort
Adjustable headband
Foldable
Noise cancelling
Active noise cancelling
Adjustable noise cancelling level
Microphone
Built-in microphone
In-line microphone
Detachable microphone
Cables
Detachable cable
Audio cable length, cm/ft
120/3.9
Jack connection (TRS)
3.5
3.5
Balanced connection
Control
Built-in control buttons
In-line control
Touch control
Voice control
Google Assistant, Siri
App control
Control functions
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, fast forward/rewind
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, bluetooth, noise cancelling
Wireless connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
4.1
4.2
aptX
aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP,GAP,SDAP, DIP
NFC
Wi-Fi
Battery
Battery type
rechargable
rechargable
Battery life, hrs
18
22 (50 without noise cancelling)
Charging time, hrs
1.5
Charging port
micro USB
USB-C
Charging cable
micro USB to USB-A
USB-C to USB-A
Speed charge
Battery free listening mode
Battery level indicator
Additional features
Water resistance
Light indication
Additional audio features
In the box
Audio cable
Carry case
Charging cable
1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)
Interchangeable ear pads
Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating
- 5Plantronics BackBeat 500
- 8.1Bowers & Wilkins PX
The Bowers & Wilkins PX is better headphones in this comparison. Check Bowers & Wilkins PX price
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