Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e
A solid mid-range over-ear headphone for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 30 hours.
63/100
30 hours5.3over-earDynamic
£283best price at Amazon
In stock at 2 retailers
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- Hi-Res Audio certified
- Wireless
- No noise-cancelling mic
- Below-average battery life
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight307 g
Fitover-ear
Form factorOver-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Driver typeDynamic
Driver size40 mm
Hi-Res Audio certifiedYes
Battery and power
Battery life30 hours
Connectivity
WirelessYes
Bluetooth version5.3
aptX AdaptiveYes
Microphone and features
Transparency modeYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e vs Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2eBowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
| Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins PX7 S2eThis page | Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63 /100 | 63 /100 |
| Battery hours | 30 hours | 30 hours |
| Weight | 307 gBetter | 1134 g |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Driver | 40 mm | — |
Who it's for
Is the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e 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 noise-cancelling mic, 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.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 63/100 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 S2e?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sonos Ace?
The Sonos Ace scores 64/100 versus this one at 63/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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