Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM4 and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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| Height | 25.2 cm | - | |
| Width | 7.7 cm | - | |
| Length | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Weight | 520 g | 307 g | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm | |
| Colour | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | Black | |
| Earpad Material | Urethane foam | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM4. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | 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, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | - | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Bio-cellulose - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising | Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM4 | 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 | 5 | 6 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Controls | Volume control, ANC on/off | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 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 | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Features | Touch control | Wear detection | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, touch sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 7 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM4. |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headphones (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) | Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
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