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Px7 S2e vs Quantum 650 vs WH-1000XM5: which is better?

Px7 S2e, Quantum 650 and WH-1000XM5 compared side by side across 73 specs and 9 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

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

COMPARING

3 / 4

HEADPHONES

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BOWERS & WILKINS

Px7 S2e

$399

BEST FOR SOUND QUALITY

JBL

Quantum 650

$200

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

SONY

WH-1000XM5

$399

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The WH-1000XM5 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.0/10 — 0.4 ahead of the Px7 S2e. 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

BATT

COMF

FEAT

VALU

SOUN

NOIS

BATT

Px7 S2e×3

Quantum 650×1

WH-1000XM5×5

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2eBEST FOR SOUND QUALITY

JBL Quantum 650BEST VALUE

Sony WH-1000XM5BEST 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

PX7 S2EQUANTUM 65WH 1000XM5

Sound QualityiPx7 S2e · +9.1

PX7 S2E9.1

QUANTUM 650.0

WH 1000XM50.0

Noise CancellationiPx7 S2e · +8.0

PX7 S2E8.0

QUANTUM 650.0

WH 1000XM50.0

Battery LifeiPx7 S2e · +8.0

PX7 S2E8.0

QUANTUM 650.0

WH 1000XM50.0

ComfortiWH-1000XM5 · +0.4

PX7 S2E8.6

QUANTUM 658.2

WH 1000XM59.0

FeaturesiWH-1000XM5 · +0.9

PX7 S2E7.8

QUANTUM 658.4

WH 1000XM59.3

ValueiQuantum 650 · +0.5

PX7 S2E8.1

QUANTUM 659.0

WH 1000XM58.5

SoundiWH-1000XM5 · +0.7

PX7 S2E0.0

QUANTUM 658.5

WH 1000XM59.2

Noise CancellingiWH-1000XM5 · +1.5

PX7 S2E0.0

QUANTUM 658.0

WH 1000XM59.5

BatteryiWH-1000XM5 · +0.5

PX7 S2E0.0

QUANTUM 658.6

WH 1000XM59.1

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Quantum 6504.15BEST DEAL

02WH-1000XM52.26

03Px7 S2e2.16

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

73 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Px7 S2e$3992W8.6

Quantum 650$2002W8.3

WH-1000XM5$3993W9.0

Typei

Over-ear

Over-ear gaming

Over-ear closed-back

Driver SizeMMi

40 mm

50 mm← BEST +25%

30 mm

Frequency Responsei

10 Hz - 30 kHz

20 Hz – 20 kHz

4 Hz – 40 kHz

Codec Supporti

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD

2.4GHz wireless / Bluetooth

LDAC / AAC / SBC

Hi-Res Audioi

Yes← BEST

Yes

Spatial Audioi

Yes← BEST

Yes

Battery Life (ANC)HRi

30 hr← TIED BEST

28 hr

30 hr← TIED BEST

Quick Chargei

15 min = 7 hours

5 min = 1 hour

3 min = 3 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

—

MultipointiSAME

Yes

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

307 g

320 g

250 g← 19% 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

8← BEST +33%

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

WH-1000XM5SONY9.0

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Px7 S2e (8.6)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Quantum 650JBL8.3

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

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

RUNNER-UP · WH-1000XM5 (2.3)

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 · Quantum 650 (0.0)

PRIORITY · NOISE CANCELLATION

Best for noise cancellation

Px7 S2eBOWERS & WILKINS8.0

NOISE CANCELLATION WEIGHTEDCONF 77%

Best visible score in the noise cancellation category group.

RUNNER-UP · Quantum 650 (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2BOWERS & 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 Active Noise Cancellation

Wins Battery Life (ANC)

TRADE-OFFANC trails Sony and Bose

BEST FOR SOUND QUALITYBest price →

#3JBL0.0

Quantum 650

“Value wireless gaming headset with punchy sound, ANC, a detachable boom mic, and long-session comfort.”

Value 9.0

Battery 8.6

Wins Driver Size

Wins Spatial Audio

TRADE-OFFPlastic-heavy build

BEST VALUEBest price →

#1SONY0.0

WH-1000XM5

“The all-round ANC benchmark: class-leading noise cancelling, rich tunable sound, and excellent call clarity.”

Noise Cancelling 9.5

Features 9.3

Wins ANC Microphones

Wins Weight

TRADE-OFFNo longer folds flat

BEST OVERALLBest price →

Still deciding? The WH-1000XM5 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.0/10 · WINS 5 OF 9 CATEGORIES

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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs JBL Quantum 650 vs Sony WH-1000XM5: which is best?

The Sony WH-1000XM5 is our overall pick, scoring 9.0/10 against 8.6/10 for the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — a 5% edge. Current starting prices span $200–$399. The score weighs category-specific headphones attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Sony WH-1000XM5 leads overall with a 9.0 total score.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e wins 4 comparable specs with a 6% weighted win rate.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Life (ANC).
JBL Quantum 650 has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e8.6/10

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.…”

JBL Quantum 6508.3/10

Value wireless gaming headset with punchy sound, ANC, a detachable boom mic, and long-session comfort.

Pros

+ Punchy, energetic gaming sound
+ Effective ANC at the price
+ Detachable boom mic
+ Dual 2.4GHz + Bluetooth

Cons

− Plastic-heavy build
− Mic best for casual chat
− Heavier than premium rivals

Best for: Budget wireless gaming · Casual streamers · Multi-device users

“A strong-value wireless gaming headset with punchy sound, ANC, and a usable mic. The plastic-heavy build and casual-grade mic are the compromises for the price.”

Sony WH-1000XM5WINNER 9.0/10

The all-round ANC benchmark: class-leading noise cancelling, rich tunable sound, and excellent call clarity.

Pros

+ Class-leading noise cancellation
+ Rich, customizable sound with LDAC
+ Excellent call clarity
+ 30-hour battery with quick charge

Cons

− No longer folds flat
− Premium price
− Not water resistant

Best for: Frequent travelers · Office and focus work · Hi-res music listeners

“The best all-rounder for most people: superb ANC, customizable sound, and the clearest calls in the class. It no longer folds flat and the price stays premium.”

Frequently asked questions

Which is best: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e, JBL Quantum 650 or Sony WH-1000XM5?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific headphones specs, the Sony WH-1000XM5 scores highest overall (9.0/10, 0.4 points ahead of the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e). 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 these headphones?

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.

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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