Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2

The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 lands as a solid mid-range over-ear headphone, built around 30 hours.

67/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
30 hours5.0over-earMemory foamDynamictrue
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Why we rate it

  • Active noise cancelling
  • EQ via app
  • USB-C charging
  • Below-average battery life
Score profile

Where the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 wins and loses

Scored against the over-ear headphones class
SoundBatteryConnectivityMicrophone86498787
Sound
86
Battery and power
49
Connectivity
87
Microphone and features
87
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Design and build

Weight307 g
Fitover-ear
Form factorOver-ear
Earpad materialMemory foam

Sound

Active noise cancellingYes
Driver typeDynamic
Driver size40 mm
EQ via appYes

Battery and power

Battery life30 hours
USB-C chargingYes

Connectivity

Bluetooth version5
aptX AdaptiveYes

Microphone and features

Noise-cancelling micYes
Transparency modeYes
Voice assistanttrue

More specs

Wear detectionYes

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Head to head

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 vs Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Wireless Headphones

Highlighted cell = better in that row
SoundBatteryConnectivityMicrophone
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Wireless Headphones
 Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins PX7 S2This pageBowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Wireless Headphones
Overall score67 /10067 /100
Battery hours30 hours30 hours
Weight307 g300 gBetter
ANCYesYes
Bluetooth55.3
Driver40 mm
Who it's for

Is the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 67/100 against other over-ear headphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.

What stands out on the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2?

Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Beats Studio Pro?

The Beats Studio Pro scores 68/100 versus this one at 67/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.