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AirPods Max vs Px7 S2e: which is better?

AirPods Max and Px7 S2e compared side by side across 73 specs and 9 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 73 SPECS · 9 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

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HEADPHONES

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APPLE

AirPods Max

$549

BEST FOR NOISE CANCELLING

← TOP PICK

BOWERS & WILKINS

Px7 S2e

$399

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Px7 S2e takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.6/10 — 0.1 ahead of the AirPods Max. Tightest race: comfort, just 0.4 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 9 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

SOUN

NOIS

COMF

BATT

FEAT

VALU

SOUN

NOIS

BATT

AirPods Max×4

Px7 S2e×5

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)BEST FOR NOISE CANCELLING

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2eBEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPSound Quality — Px7 S2e leads by 9.1

TIGHTESTComfort — only 0.4 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

AIRPODS MAPX7 S2E

SoundiAirPods Max · +8.8

AIRPODS MA8.8

PX7 S2E0.0

Noise CancellingiAirPods Max · +9.0

AIRPODS MA9.0

PX7 S2E0.0

ComfortiPx7 S2e · +0.4

AIRPODS MA8.2

PX7 S2E8.6

BatteryiAirPods Max · +7.9

AIRPODS MA7.9

PX7 S2E0.0

FeaturesiAirPods Max · +0.9

AIRPODS MA8.7

PX7 S2E7.8

ValueiPx7 S2e · +0.7

AIRPODS MA7.4

PX7 S2E8.1

Sound QualityiPx7 S2e · +9.1

AIRPODS MA0.0

PX7 S2E9.1

Noise CancellationiPx7 S2e · +8.0

AIRPODS MA0.0

PX7 S2E8.0

Battery LifeiPx7 S2e · +8.0

AIRPODS MA0.0

PX7 S2E8.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Px7 S2e2.16BEST DEAL

02AirPods Max1.55

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

73 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

AirPods Max$5492W8.5

Px7 S2e$3993W8.6

Typei

Over-ear closed-back

Over-ear

Driver SizeMMiSAME

40 mm

Frequency Responsei

Apple-tuned dynamic

10 Hz - 30 kHz

Codec Supporti

AAC / SBC / USB-C lossless

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD

Hi-Res AudioiSAME

Yes

Spatial Audioi

Yes← BEST

Battery Life (ANC)HRi

20 hr

30 hr← BEST +50%

Quick Chargei

5 min = 1.5 hours

15 min = 7 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

—

Multipointi

Yes← BEST

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

385 g

307 g← 20% lighter

Water ResistanceiSAME

None

Build QualityiSAME

—

Sound QualityiSAME

—

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

9← BEST +50%

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

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Px7 S2eBOWERS & WILKINS8.6

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · AirPods Max (8.5)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Px7 S2eBOWERS & WILKINS8.6

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

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

RUNNER-UP · AirPods Max (1.5)

PRIORITY · SOUND QUALITY

Best for sound quality

Px7 S2eBOWERS & WILKINS9.1

SOUND QUALITY WEIGHTEDCONF 87%

Best visible score in the sound quality category group.

RUNNER-UP · AirPods Max (0.0)

PRIORITY · NOISE CANCELLING

Best for noise cancelling

AirPods MaxAPPLE9.0

NOISE CANCELLING WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the noise cancelling category group.

RUNNER-UP · Px7 S2e (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2APPLE0.0

AirPods Max

“Premium machined over-ears with seamless Apple integration, strong ANC, and excellent spatial audio.”

Noise Cancelling 9.0

Sound 8.8

Wins Active Noise Cancellation

Wins ANC Microphones

TRADE-OFFHeavy at 385g

BEST FOR NOISE CANCELLINGBest price →

#1BOWERS & 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 Battery Life (ANC)

Wins Multipoint

TRADE-OFFANC trails Sony and Bose

BEST OVERALLBest price →

Still deciding? The Px7 S2e is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.6/10 · WINS 5 OF 9 CATEGORIES

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Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e: which is better?

The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e is our overall pick, scoring 8.6/10 against 8.5/10 for the Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — a 1% edge. Current starting prices span $399–$549. The score weighs category-specific headphones attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e leads overall with a 8.6 total score.
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) wins 5 comparable specs with a 7% weighted win rate.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Life (ANC).
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)8.5/10

Premium machined over-ears with seamless Apple integration, strong ANC, and excellent spatial audio.

Pros

+ Premium machined aluminum build
+ Seamless Apple ecosystem pairing
+ Excellent head-tracked spatial audio
+ Strong ANC

Cons

− Heavy at 385g
− Very expensive
− Awkward Smart Case

Best for: Apple ecosystem users · Spatial audio fans · Premium build seekers

“The best pick for committed Apple users who want premium materials and seamless spatial audio. Weight, price, and the awkward case are the downsides.”

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2eWINNER 8.6/10

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.…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific headphones specs, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e scores highest overall (8.6/10, 0.1 points ahead of the Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)). 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 Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) and Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e?

The biggest measurable differences are Battery Life (ANC), Codec Support, Type — with the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e leading on Battery Life (ANC). The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e better value than the Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)?

The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e starts around $399 and the Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) around $549. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

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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