Skullcandy Riff vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy Riff and Bowers & Wilkins PX7. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Skullcandy Riff vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 18.05 cm 22 cm
Width 15.55 cm 17.5 cm
Depth 7.18 cm 8 cm
Weight 160 g 304 g Skullcandy Riff are lighter than Skullcandy Riff headphones.
Colour Crimson | White, crimson | Grey | Blue, sunset, speckle | Black Carbon | Space grey | Silver
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Carbon fibre
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Skullcandy Riff.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PX7 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Riff.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% <0.3% Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have lower total harmonic distortion than Skullcandy Riff.
Sensitivity 98 dB 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have higher sensitivity than Skullcandy Riff.
Impedance 32 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 43.6 mm Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy Riff.
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - CVC2 (Clear Voice Communication v2)
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Cable Type Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 280 mAh -
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX7 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Riff.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Skullcandy Riff Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Included Accessories USB charging cable (120cm) Carrying case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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