Sony WH-1000XM5
Bluetooth: 5.2
Codec support: SBC, AAC, LDAC
Noise cancelling? Yes
Battery life: 30 hours (ANC on), 40hrs (ANC off)
Finishes: x 3 (black, silver, white)
Weight: 250g
For
- Excellent sonic clarity
- More open delivery than Px7 S3
- Better ANC than the B&W
Against
- Px7 S3 sound more refined and detailed
- Build isn't as premium as B&W rivals
- Missing some features compared with PX7 s3
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Bluetooth: 5.3
Codec support: SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Classic, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive
Noise cancelling? Yes
Battery life: 30 hours (with ANC on)
Finishes: x 3 (black, blue, white)
Weight: 300g
For
- Exceptional sonic performance
- Even more detailed than the XM5
- Match the Sony for features
- Nicer looking than the XM5
Against
- More expensive than Sony cans
- Sony ANC is more in-depth
- Some features not yet available
