In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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Weight | 335 g | 307 g | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm | |
Colour | Space grey | Soft gold | Black | |
Earpad Material | Soft leather, memory foam | Memory foam | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PX can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bowers & Wilkins PX. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX HD | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 111 dB | - | |
Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | Bio-cellulose - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | Ambient Pass-Through |
MICROPHONE | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Microphones Included | 6 | 6 | Both headphones have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Controls | Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Features | - | Wear detection |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | 850 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 50 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / cable connection): up to 50 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 29 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 22 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 7 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
Headphones (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PX | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Included Accessories | Protective pouch, USB charging cable (120cm) | Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |