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Px7 S2e vs WH-1000XM4: which is better?

Px7 S2e and WH-1000XM4 compared side by side across 73 specs and 6 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 73 SPECS · 6 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

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HEADPHONES

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BOWERS & WILKINS

Px7 S2e

$399

BEST FOR SOUND QUALITY

← TOP PICK

SONY

WH-1000XM4

$348

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The WH-1000XM4 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.7/10 — 0.1 ahead of the Px7 S2e. Tightest race: comfort, just 0.1 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 6 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

SOUN

NOIS

BATT

COMF

FEAT

VALU

Px7 S2e×1

WH-1000XM4×5

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2eBEST FOR SOUND QUALITY

Sony WH-1000XM4BEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPValue — WH-1000XM4 leads by 1.1

TIGHTESTComfort — only 0.1 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

PX7 S2EWH 1000XM4

Sound QualityiPx7 S2e · +0.5

PX7 S2E9.1

WH 1000XM48.6

Noise CancellationiWH-1000XM4 · +1.0

PX7 S2E8.0

WH 1000XM49.0

Battery LifeiWH-1000XM4 · +0.5

PX7 S2E8.0

WH 1000XM48.5

ComfortiWH-1000XM4 · +0.1

PX7 S2E8.6

WH 1000XM48.7

FeaturesiWH-1000XM4 · +1.0

PX7 S2E7.8

WH 1000XM48.8

ValueiWH-1000XM4 · +1.1

PX7 S2E8.1

WH 1000XM49.2

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01WH-1000XM42.50BEST DEAL

02Px7 S2e2.16

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

73 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Px7 S2e$3991W8.6

WH-1000XM4$3482W8.7

TypeiSAME

Over-ear

Driver SizeMMiSAME

40 mm

Frequency Responsei

10 Hz - 30 kHz

4 Hz - 40 kHz

Codec Supporti

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD

SBC, AAC, LDAC

Hi-Res AudioiSAME

Yes

Spatial Audioi

Yes← BEST

Battery Life (ANC)HRiSAME

30 hr

Quick Chargei

15 min = 7 hours

10 min = 5 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

254 g← 17% 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

6← BEST +20%

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-1000XM4SONY8.7

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Px7 S2e (8.6)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

WH-1000XM4SONY8.7

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

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

RUNNER-UP · Px7 S2e (2.2)

PRIORITY · VALUE

Best for value

WH-1000XM4SONY9.2

VALUE WEIGHTEDCONF 88%

Best visible score in the value category group.

RUNNER-UP · Px7 S2e (8.1)

PRIORITY · FEATURES

Best for features

WH-1000XM4SONY8.8

FEATURES WEIGHTEDCONF 84%

Best visible score in the features category group.

RUNNER-UP · Px7 S2e (7.8)

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 →

#1SONY0.0

WH-1000XM4

“The still-excellent previous-gen Sony flagship, offering top-tier ANC and smart features at a now-mid-tier price.”

Value 9.2

Noise Cancellation 9.0

Wins Spatial Audio

Wins Weight

TRADE-OFFCall quality trails the newer XM5

BEST OVERALLBest price →

Still deciding? The WH-1000XM4 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.7/10 · WINS 5 OF 6 CATEGORIES

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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs Sony WH-1000XM4: which is better?

The Sony WH-1000XM4 is our overall pick, scoring 8.7/10 against 8.6/10 for the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — a 1% edge. Current starting prices span $348–$399. The score weighs category-specific headphones attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Sony WH-1000XM4 leads overall with a 8.7 total score.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e wins 6 comparable specs with a 9% weighted win rate.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e has the strongest high-impact advantage in ANC Microphones.
Sony WH-1000XM4 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.…”

Sony WH-1000XM4WINNER 8.7/10

The still-excellent previous-gen Sony flagship, offering top-tier ANC and smart features at a now-mid-tier price.

Pros

+ Excellent, class-leading-for-its-era ANC
+ Folds flat for compact travel
+ Rich feature set with Speak-to-Chat and adaptive control
+ Great value at current discounted prices

Cons

− Call quality trails the newer XM5
− No aptX support, LDAC only on Android
− Touch controls less reliable in cold weather

Best for: Bargain hunters wanting flagship ANC · Travelers who need foldable headphones · Android users who want LDAC

“The XM4 is one of the best value propositions in audio: near-flagship ANC and a rich feature set at a price that now sits well below newer rivals. It lacks the XM5's improved mics and the latest LDAC refinements feel marginal, but for most listeners it…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Sony WH-1000XM4?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific headphones specs, the Sony WH-1000XM4 scores highest overall (8.7/10, 0.1 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 Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e and Sony WH-1000XM4?

The biggest measurable differences are Codec Support, Frequency Response, ANC Microphones. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Sony WH-1000XM4 better value than the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e?

The Sony WH-1000XM4 starts around $348 and the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e around $399. 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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