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Bowers & Wilkins P3 vs Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2

5.91 in
6.5 in
Bowers & Wilkins P3 Headphones
Bowers & Wilkins P3
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 Headphones
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
29
4.3 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
55 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
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7
4.0 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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User rating
43
4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
51 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
2 %
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35
4.2 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Full Comparison

Technical details

Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Silver
  • White
Black
Acoustic designClosedHalf opened
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Body material
  • Aluminum
  • Fabric
  • Aluminium
  • Leather
  • Nylon
CategoryTravel and CommutingAudiophile
Foldableyesyes
Noise isolatingyesyes

Dimensions

Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2
Weight4.59 oz6.88 oz

Sound

Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2
Impedance34.0 Ω22.0 Ω
Frequency range10 - 2000020 - 10000
Diaphragm diameter1.18 in1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.18 in1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)1.0 %0.4 %
Maximum input power50.0 mW50.0 mW

Connectivity

Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2
Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm
Cable length1.21.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednoyes
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Features

Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2
Buttons
  • Multi-key
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume

Power

Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity50.0 mW50.0 mW

Pros & Cons

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