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Bowers & Wilkins
Px7 S2e
Bowers & Wilkins · Headphones
A luxury hi-fi wireless headphone with refined sound, premium materials, and aptX Adaptive hi-res support.
4.5 100% recommend$399
8.6 score verified
ComparZone Score
8.6
Very good
The Px7 S2e is for buyers who treat headphones as a hi-fi component first and a gadget sec…
$399
best of 3 sellers
Price · trend
▼ $44
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancelling
30 hr
Battery Life (ANC)
Battery
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD
Codec Support
Audio
Over-ear
Type
Audio
6
ANC Microphones
Noise Cancelling
Why it stands out
Hi-fi-grade refined sound is the headline
Hi-fi-grade refined sound is the headline
Premium build and standout design
Premium build and standout design
ANC and battery are good, not
ANC and battery are good, not class-leading
aptX Adaptive unlocks 24-bit hi-res on
aptX Adaptive unlocks 24-bit hi-res on Android
Category scores
marker = Headphones average
Performance profile
Px7 S2e Category avg
Decision snapshot
Best-in-class
Sound
Beats avg by
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Confidence
96 %
Data sources
3
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Data quality0%
Spec coverage0%
Recommend0Specs tracked
0Spec groups
0Class-leading
0%Avg confidence
Audio 96% verified
Driver Size96%40 mm
Type96%Over-ear
Hi-Res Audio96%Yes
Spatial Audio96%No
Frequency Response96%10 Hz - 30 kHz
Codec Support96%SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD
Battery 96% verified
Battery Life (ANC)96%30 hr
Quick Charge96%15 min = 7 hours
Design 96% verified
Weight96%307 g
Water Resistance96%None
Noise Cancelling 96% verified
Active Noise Cancellation96%Yes
ANC Microphones96%6
Connectivity 96% verified
Multipoint96%Yes
Price trend
$399▼ $44
low · $399high · $444
Review sentiment
4.5OUT OF 5
8.6
Expert review score
ComparZone editorial · /10
Pros & cons
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
- Clamping force runs firm for some users
When should you buy?
Good time to buy
Launched at $399 and occasionally discounted to $329-$349 during major sales, though it holds price better than mainstream rivals.
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HiFiHenry Verified
2 months ago
These sound like a proper hi-fi component
Coming from a wired audiophile setup, these are the first wireless cans that genuinely satisfy me. Detailed, open, and musical. The build quality feels worth every penny.
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Leila_M Verified
4 months ago
Gorgeous and great sounding, ANC just okay
The design and sound are stunning and they feel premium. The noise cancellation is good but my old Sony pair blocked plane noise a bit better. Worth it for the audio.
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From the community
QCan I use these with an aptX Adaptive phone for hi-res?
Yes, with a compatible Android device the Px7 S2e streams up to 24-bit/48kHz over aptX Adaptive for hi-res wireless audio.
QDo they fold up?
The earcups rotate flat to lie within the included hard case, but the headband does not fold inward, so the case is relatively slim but wide.
Frequently asked
How is the Px7 S2e different from the Px7 S2?
The 'e' revision retunes the electronics and acoustics for a more open, detailed sound while keeping the same physical design, drivers, and core feature set.
Does it support hi-res audio?
Yes, via aptX Adaptive for up to 24-bit/48kHz hi-res streaming on supported Android devices. iPhone users are limited to AAC.
Is the noise cancellation as strong as Bose?
It's effective for everyday commuting and offices, but the Bose QuietComfort Ultra and Sony XM5 cancel low-frequency noise more aggressively.
