Sennheiser HD 560S vs Sennheiser HD 820 vs Bowers & Wilkins PX8

Connectivity Comparison

• Connection Type 📶

  The primary method used to connect the headphones to audio devices, indicating whether they use wired connections, wireless technology, or both options.

  Sennheiser HD 560S

  • Wired

    The connection type of Sennheiser HD 560S is Wired. These headphones connect directly to audio sources using cables for reliable connectivity and often superior sound quality. Click to see all.

  Sennheiser HD 820

  • Both (Wireless + Wired Option)

    The connection type of Sennheiser HD 820 is Both (Wireless + Wired Option). These versatile headphones offer both wireless freedom and wired reliability with the ability to switch between connection methods. Click to see all.

  Bowers & Wilkins PX8

  • Wireless + Wired Option

    The connection type of Bowers & Wilkins PX8 is Wireless + Wired Option. These headphones feature both wireless technology and wired inputs allowing users to choose their preferred connection method. Click to see all.

• Battery Life 🔋

  The number of hours the wireless headphones can operate on a single charge, typically measured during standard usage with default settings.

  Sennheiser HD 560S

  ~

  Sennheiser HD 820

  ~

  Bowers & Wilkins PX8

  • 30 hours

    The battery life of Bowers & Wilkins PX8 is 30 hours.  Click to see all.

• Battery Life Type 🔋

  Classification of battery performance based on duration range, providing an easy-to-understand category for the headphones' operational time between charges.

  Sennheiser HD 560S

  • N/A (Wired Only)

    The battery life type of Sennheiser HD 560S is N/A (Wired Only). Wired-only over-ear headphones require no battery charging and offer consistent sound quality with zero latency for critical listening. Click to see all.

  Sennheiser HD 820

  • N/A (Wired Only)

    The battery life type of Sennheiser HD 820 is N/A (Wired Only). Wired-only over-ear headphones require no battery charging and offer consistent sound quality with zero latency for critical listening. Click to see all.

  Bowers & Wilkins PX8

  • Standard (20-30 Hours)

    The battery life type of Bowers & Wilkins PX8 is Standard (20-30 Hours). Over-ear headphones with standard 20-30 hour battery life provide reliable daily use with a balance of features and performance. Click to see all.

• Multipoint Connection 🔗

  Indicates whether the headphones can connect to multiple devices simultaneously, allowing seamless switching between sources without reconnection.

  Sennheiser HD 560S

  • No

  Sennheiser HD 820

  • No

  Bowers & Wilkins PX8

  • Yes

• Bluetooth Codecs Supported 📡

  Bluetooth codecs determine audio transmission quality in wireless headphones, affecting sound quality, latency, and compatibility with different source devices.

  Sennheiser HD 560S

  • N/A

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Sennheiser HD 560S are N/A. These over-ear headphones use wired connections only Click to see all.

  Sennheiser HD 820

  • SBC

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Sennheiser HD 820 are SBC. Over-ear headphones with SBC codec use the standard Bluetooth audio transmission format supported by all Bluetooth audio devices. Click to see all.
  • AAC

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Sennheiser HD 820 are AAC. Over-ear headphones with AAC codec support deliver high-quality wireless audio especially optimized for Apple devices. Click to see all.
  • AptX

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Sennheiser HD 820 are AptX. Over-ear headphones with aptX codec support deliver better wireless audio quality with reduced latency on compatible devices. Click to see all.
  • LDAC

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Sennheiser HD 820 are LDAC. Over-ear headphones with LDAC codec support deliver exceptional Hi-Res wireless audio up to 990kbps on compatible Sony and Android devices. Click to see all.

  Bowers & Wilkins PX8

  • SBC

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Bowers & Wilkins PX8 are SBC. Over-ear headphones with SBC codec use the standard Bluetooth audio transmission format supported by all Bluetooth audio devices. Click to see all.
  • AAC

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Bowers & Wilkins PX8 are AAC. Over-ear headphones with AAC codec support deliver high-quality wireless audio especially optimized for Apple devices. Click to see all.
  • AptX

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Bowers & Wilkins PX8 are AptX. Over-ear headphones with aptX codec support deliver better wireless audio quality with reduced latency on compatible devices. Click to see all.
  • AptX Adaptive

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Bowers & Wilkins PX8 are AptX Adaptive. Over-ear headphones with aptX Adaptive support intelligently balance audio quality and connection stability based on wireless conditions. Click to see all.