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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$170
  • Form factor: on-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 25 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Bowers & Wilkins PX5 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

7.3

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

8.2

Sound

20.0%

6.1

Features

10.0%

7.2

Design

8.0%

5.3

Connectivity

6.0%

5.7

Battery

4.0%

8.2

Calls & Controls

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 7.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    2.9

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    10

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    3.9

    Battery life

  • 7.6
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    3.9

    Battery life

    18.0%

    4.6

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 9.0
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    3.9

    Battery life

    14.0%

    10

    Companion app

  • 5.2
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.6

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    9.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    3.9

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Bowers & Wilkins PX5 is a premium wireless on-ear headphone featuring custom-designed 35.6mm dynamic drivers and a sturdy carbon fiber composite frame. It utilizes Bluetooth 5.0 with support for high-resolution aptX Adaptive, HD, and AAC codecs, alongside a 10Hz – 30kHz frequency response and a 25-hour battery life that offers 5 hours of playback from a quick 15-minute charge. Main pros include its lightweight and durable luxury build, natural sound signature with rich bass, and intelligent wear-detection sensors that auto-pause music when an earcup is lifted. However, notable cons include an on-ear clamping force that may cause discomfort during long sessions, less powerful noise cancellation compared to over-ear models, and a companion app that lacks EQ customization.

Technical Specifications of Bowers & Wilkins PX5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

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Calls & Controls

7.3
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a technical score of 7.31 points, which is higher than that of 87% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

7.9
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 83.2% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

35.6 mm
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 uses a driver size of 35.6 mm, smaller driver size than 73.5% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

10 Hz
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.3% of headphones and equal to 12.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

6
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has 6 microphones, more microphones than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 2.4% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.0
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 uses Bluetooth version 5.0, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

10 m
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

205 ms
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has audio latency of 205 ms, higher audio latency than 86.1% of headphones.
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 works with a companion app. 55.7% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

2
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offers 2 adjustable ANC levels, more adjustable ANC levels than 92.6% of headphones and equal to 1.7% of headphones.
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

25 hours
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offers battery life of 25 hours, lower battery life than 55.7% of headphones and equal to 3.2% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

25 hours
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offers battery life with ANC of 25 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 61.4% of headphones and equal to 4% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

3 hours
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66% of headphones and equal to 21.3% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Bowers & Wilkins
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

on-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

241 g
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 weighs 241 g, heavier than 59.1% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

3.6
Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a clamp force of 3.6, lower clamp force than 60.6% of headphones and equal to 7.9% of headphones.
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Bowers & Wilkins PX5 vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 17.7 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (119.7 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (119.7 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.119.7 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • More flexible connectivity
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • On-device controls
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 10,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.30000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 5 more microphones
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has more microphones than the average headphone (6 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
    When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has more microphones than the average headphone (6 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.6 vs 1
  • Foldable design
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 17.7 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (119.7 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 10,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 11.2 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a higher sound pressure level than the average headphone (114.2 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
  • USB-C charging
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • Clear call microphone
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 5 more microphones
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has more microphones than the average headphone (6 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Quick mic mute
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.

Total
Overall
Design
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
  • 10.6% higher weight
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 is heavier than the average headphone (241 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 4.4 mm smaller driver size
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (35.6 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • 5 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (25 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a lower battery life than the average headphone (25 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 77.5 ms higher audio latency
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (205 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
    When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 77.5 ms higher audio latency
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (205 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
    What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
    When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <60 ms

    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (205 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.205 ms vs 127.5 ms
  • 4.4 mm smaller driver size
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (35.6 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
    When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (35.6 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.35.6 mm vs 40 mm
  • 4.65x less popular
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • 10.6% higher weight
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 is heavier than the average headphone (241 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 is heavier than the average headphone (241 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.241 g vs 218 g
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 is more expensive than the average headphone (£260 vs £90).
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 is more expensive than the average headphone (£260 vs £90).£260 vs £90
  • No neodymium magnet
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
    What it is: Uses neodymium magnets for stronger, clearer sound
    When it matters: When driver construction details are part of how you compare sound hardware.

    Importance: LOW

    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 5 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (25 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
    When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >40 hours

    Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (25 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.25 hours vs 30 hours
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What customers like about Bowers & Wilkins PX5?

  • Excellent build quality utilizing premium materials like carbon fiber composite
  • Rich, warm sound profile with a surprisingly expansive soundstage for on-ear headphones
  • Strong battery life offering up to 25 hours of playback with fast-charging support
  • Low wireless latency thanks to Qualcomm aptX Adaptive Bluetooth protocol support
  • Lightweight and highly portable design ideal for daily commuting
  • Intuitive wear-detection sensors that automatically pause and resume playback

What customers dislike about Bowers & Wilkins PX5?

  • Firm clamping force and headband pressure can cause discomfort during long sessions
  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is decent but less powerful than over-ear competitors
  • Bass-heavy tuning out of the box with no companion app EQ available to customize it
  • Integrated microphone delivers sub-par recording and noise-handling quality during calls
  • On-ear fit requires precise placement on the ears to maintain ideal sound isolation
  • High price point compared to other options in the on-ear category

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