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Px7 S2e vs Aonic 50 Gen 2 vs WH-1000XM5: which is better?

Px7 S2e, Aonic 50 Gen 2 and WH-1000XM5 compared side by side across 73 specs and 13 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

3 PRODUCTS · 73 SPECS · 13 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

3 / 4

HEADPHONES

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BOWERS & WILKINS

Px7 S2e

$399

BEST FOR SOUND QUALITY

SHURE

Aonic 50 Gen 2

$349

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

SONY

WH-1000XM5

$399

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The WH-1000XM5 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.0/10 — 0.3 ahead of the Aonic 50 Gen 2. Tightest race: comfort, just 0.4 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 13 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

SOUN

NOIS

BATT

COMF

FEAT

VALU

AUDI

BATT

CONN

DESI

FEAT

NOIS

SOUN

Px7 S2e×3

Aonic 50 Gen 2×4

WH-1000XM5×6

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2eBEST FOR SOUND QUALITY

Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling HeadphonesBEST VALUE

Sony WH-1000XM5BEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPAudio — Aonic 50 Gen 2 leads by 9.5

TIGHTESTComfort — only 0.4 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

PX7 S2EGEN 2WH 1000XM5

Sound QualityiPx7 S2e · +9.1

PX7 S2E9.1

GEN 20.0

WH 1000XM50.0

Noise CancellationiPx7 S2e · +8.0

PX7 S2E8.0

GEN 20.0

WH 1000XM50.0

Battery LifeiPx7 S2e · +8.0

PX7 S2E8.0

GEN 20.0

WH 1000XM50.0

ComfortiWH-1000XM5 · +0.4

PX7 S2E8.6

GEN 20.0

WH 1000XM59.0

FeaturesiWH-1000XM5 · +0.5

PX7 S2E7.8

GEN 28.8

WH 1000XM59.3

ValueiWH-1000XM5 · +0.4

PX7 S2E8.1

GEN 28.0

WH 1000XM58.5

AudioiAonic 50 Gen 2 · +9.5

PX7 S2E0.0

GEN 29.5

WH 1000XM50.0

BatteryiAonic 50 Gen 2 · +0.7

PX7 S2E0.0

GEN 29.8

WH 1000XM59.1

ConnectivityiAonic 50 Gen 2 · +8.5

PX7 S2E0.0

GEN 28.5

WH 1000XM50.0

DesigniAonic 50 Gen 2 · +9.0

PX7 S2E0.0

GEN 29.0

WH 1000XM50.0

FEATURESiWH-1000XM5 · +0.5

PX7 S2E7.8

GEN 28.8

WH 1000XM59.3

Noise CancellingiWH-1000XM5 · +0.5

PX7 S2E0.0

GEN 29.0

WH 1000XM59.5

SoundiWH-1000XM5 · +9.2

PX7 S2E0.0

GEN 20.0

WH 1000XM59.2

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Aonic 50 Gen 22.49BEST DEAL

02WH-1000XM52.26

03Px7 S2e2.16

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

73 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Px7 S2e$3990W8.6

Aonic 50 Gen 2$3493W8.7

WH-1000XM5$3992W9.0

Typei

Over-ear

Over-ear, Wireless

Over-ear closed-back

Driver SizeMMi

40 mm

50 mm← BEST +25%

30 mm

Frequency Responsei

10 Hz - 30 kHz

20 Hz - 22 kHz

4 Hz – 40 kHz

Codec Supporti

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD

aptX Adaptive, LDAC, AAC, SBC

LDAC / AAC / SBC

Hi-Res AudioiSAME

Yes

Spatial Audioi

Yes← BEST

Yes

Battery Life (ANC)HRi

30 hr

45 hr← BEST +50%

30 hr

Quick Chargei

15 min = 7 hours

15 min for 5 hours

3 min = 3 hours

Has A WirediSAME

—

Has A WirelessiSAME

—

Bluetooth VersioniSAME

—

Has Aptx AdaptiveiSAME

—

Has AptxiSAME

—

Has LdaciSAME

—

Has LdhciSAME

—

Has Bluetooth Le AudioiSAME

—

Has Aptx Low LatencyiSAME

—

Has Aptx HdiSAME

—

Has Aptx LosslessiSAME

—

Has AaciSAME

—

Has AuracastiSAME

—

Audio LatencyiSAME

—

Maximum Bluetooth RangeMiSAME

—

Has Fast PairingiSAME

—

Supports Bluetooth Pairing Using NfciSAME

—

MultipointiSAME

Yes

FitiSAME

—

Has A Detachable CableiSAME

—

Is Designed for KidsiSAME

—

Can be FoldediSAME

—

Has a Tangle Free CableiSAME

—

Travel Bag is IncludediSAME

—

Has an Open-Back DesigniSAME

—

Cable LengthMiSAME

—

Has Stereo SpeakersiSAME

—

WeightGi

307 g

334 g

250 g← 19% lighter

Water Resistancei

None

—

None

Build Qualityi

—

Sound Qualityi

—

9.5

—

Release DateiSAME

—

Has A Noise-Canceling MicrophoneiSAME

—

Has Ambient Sound ModeiSAME

—

Has In/On-Ear DetectioniSAME

—

Number Of MicrophonesiSAME

—

Has A Mute FunctioniSAME

—

Multipoint CountiSAME

—

Has A Control Panel On The DeviceiSAME

—

Can Be Used As A HeadsetiSAME

—

Has An In-Line Control PaneliSAME

—

Value-for-MoneyiSAME

—

Warranty PeriodYEARSiSAME

—

Noise IsolationiSAME

—

ComfortiSAME

—

Active Noise CancellationiSAME

Yes

ANC Microphonesi

—

8← BEST +33%

Battery LifeHOURSiSAME

—

Charge TimeiSAME

—

Has Usb Type-CiSAME

—

Has A Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

—

Has Wireless ChargingiSAME

—

Battery PoweriSAME

—

Has A Solar Power BatteryiSAME

—

Has A Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

—

Has A Removable BatteryiSAME

—

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Anc)iSAME

—

Lowest FrequencyHZiSAME

—

Highest FrequencyHZiSAME

—

Driver Unit SizeMMiSAME

—

ImpedanceOHMSiSAME

—

Supports Spatial AudioiSAME

—

Sound Pressure LevelDB/MWiSAME

—

Has A Neodymium MagnetiSAME

—

Has Passive Noise ReductioniSAME

—

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

WH-1000XM5SONY9.0

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Aonic 50 Gen 2 (8.7)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Aonic 50 Gen 2SHURE8.7

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · WH-1000XM5 (2.3)

PRIORITY · AUDIO

Best for audio

Aonic 50 Gen 2SHURE9.5

AUDIO WEIGHTEDCONF 91%

Best visible score in the audio category group.

RUNNER-UP · Px7 S2e (0.0)

PRIORITY · SOUND

Best for sound

WH-1000XM5SONY9.2

SOUND WEIGHTEDCONF 88%

Best visible score in the sound category group.

RUNNER-UP · Px7 S2e (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#3BOWERS & WILKINS0.0

Px7 S2e

“A luxury hi-fi wireless headphone with refined sound, premium materials, and aptX Adaptive hi-res support.”

Sound Quality 9.1

Comfort 8.6

Wins Active Noise Cancellation

Wins Hi-Res Audio

TRADE-OFFANC trails Sony and Bose

BEST FOR SOUND QUALITYBest price →

#2SHURE0.0

Aonic 50 Gen 2

“The Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 are premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones delivering exceptional audio fidelity and immersive spatial sound ”

Battery 9.8

Audio 9.5

Wins Battery Life (ANC)

Wins Build Quality

TRADE-OFFPremium price point

BEST VALUEFull review →

#1SONY0.0

WH-1000XM5

“The all-round ANC benchmark: class-leading noise cancelling, rich tunable sound, and excellent call clarity.”

Noise Cancelling 9.5

Features 9.3

Wins ANC Microphones

Wins Weight

TRADE-OFFNo longer folds flat

BEST OVERALLBest price →

Still deciding? The WH-1000XM5 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.0/10 · WINS 6 OF 13 CATEGORIES

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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones vs Sony WH-1000XM5: which is best?

The Sony WH-1000XM5 is our overall pick, scoring 9.0/10 against 8.7/10 for the Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones — a 3% edge. Current starting prices span $349–$399. The score weighs category-specific headphones attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Sony WH-1000XM5 leads overall with a 9.0 total score.
Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones wins 5 comparable specs with a 7% weighted win rate.
Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Life (ANC).
Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e8.6/10

A luxury hi-fi wireless headphone with refined sound, premium materials, and aptX Adaptive hi-res support.

Pros

+ Refined, detailed, musical sound
+ Premium materials and elegant design
+ aptX Adaptive 24-bit hi-res support
+ Very comfortable plush earpads

Cons

− ANC trails Sony and Bose
− 30-hour battery is only average for the price
− Fewer software features than rivals

Best for: Audiophiles wanting refined sound · Buyers who value design and materials · Android users with aptX Adaptive devices

“The Px7 S2e is for buyers who treat headphones as a hi-fi component first and a gadget second. The sound is wonderfully refined and the build feels genuinely premium, but the ANC and feature set trail Sony and Bose, and 30 hours of battery is merely adequate.…”

Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones8.7/10

The Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 are premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones delivering exceptional audio fidelity and immersive spatial sound for discerning listeners.

Pros

+ Exceptional Hi-Res audio quality
+ Excellent active noise cancellation
+ Impressive 45-hour battery life
+ Comfortable, premium build

Cons

− Premium price point
− Not very compact when folded
− No official water resistance

Best for: Audiophile listening · Long-haul travel · Critical home listening

“<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> The Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 headphones are an outstanding choice for audiophiles and premium users who value exceptional sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and a robust feature set. While a significant investment, their…”

Sony WH-1000XM5WINNER 9.0/10

The all-round ANC benchmark: class-leading noise cancelling, rich tunable sound, and excellent call clarity.

Pros

+ Class-leading noise cancellation
+ Rich, customizable sound with LDAC
+ Excellent call clarity
+ 30-hour battery with quick charge

Cons

− No longer folds flat
− Premium price
− Not water resistant

Best for: Frequent travelers · Office and focus work · Hi-res music listeners

“The best all-rounder for most people: superb ANC, customizable sound, and the clearest calls in the class. It no longer folds flat and the price stays premium.”

Frequently asked questions

Which is best: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e, Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones or Sony WH-1000XM5?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific headphones specs, the Sony WH-1000XM5 scores highest overall (9.0/10, 0.3 points ahead of the Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between these headphones?

The biggest measurable differences are Battery Life (ANC), Codec Support, Type — with the Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones leading on Battery Life (ANC). The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Can I compare other headphones on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 headphones from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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