The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are headphones with a dark sound profile but are very well-designed. They have a sleek style and are comfortable to wear for a while. These headphones are very well-built and feel robust. They're also noise cancelling and block out a good amount of ambient noise. However, their microphone is too bad to be used for calls, and they lack audio customization options inside their app. On the upside, their battery life is amazing, and they're compatible with aptX(HD) and aptX Adaptive.
Our Verdict
Okay for critical listening. As much as the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are comfortable to wear, critical listeners might be disappointed by their bass-heavy and warm sound profile. They lack quite a bit of detail and brightness in the treble range, which is unfortunate.
- Amazing battery life.
- Good ANC feature.
- Comfortable design.
- Sleek-looking and durable design.
- Bad microphone for calls.
- Bass-heavy, dark sound profile.
- Treble delivery inconsistencies.
Decent for commuting. Their ANC feature is quite good and blocks out a good amount of ambient noise. They're comfortable to wear during long rides and their battery life will easily last you for entire long flights. However, they won’t be the easiest to carry around.
- Amazing battery life.
- Good ANC feature.
- Comfortable design.
- Sleek-looking and durable design.
- Bad microphone for calls.
- Bass-heavy, dark sound profile.
- Treble delivery inconsistencies.
Passable for sports. Even if they're decently stable on the head thanks to their design, they aren’t designed for this use. These headphones are high-end and you shouldn’t sweat on these. They're also closed-back over-ears, meaning you'll sweat more than usual when working out.
- Amazing battery life.
- Good ANC feature.
- Comfortable design.
- Sleek-looking and durable design.
- Bad microphone for calls.
- Bass-heavy, dark sound profile.
- Treble delivery inconsistencies.
Decent for the office. The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a comfortable fit that you can wear for hours. They also block ambient chatter and the noise from an A/C system well, allowing you to focus on your daily tasks. They also have a very long battery life and you won’t have to charge them daily, which is great.
- Amazing battery life.
- Good ANC feature.
- Comfortable design.
- Sleek-looking and durable design.
- Bad microphone for calls.
- Bass-heavy, dark sound profile.
- Treble delivery inconsistencies.
- Amazing battery life.
- Good ANC feature.
- Comfortable design.
- Sleek-looking and durable design.
- Bad microphone for calls.
- Bass-heavy, dark sound profile.
- Treble delivery inconsistencies.
- Amazing battery life.
- Good ANC feature.
- Comfortable design.
- Sleek-looking and durable design.
- Bad microphone for calls.
- Bass-heavy, dark sound profile.
- Treble delivery inconsistencies.
Changelog
- Updated May 02, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Wireless in Noise Isolation.
- Updated Apr 20, 2023: We've lowered the Build Quality score to reflect the difference between these headphones and the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Wireless as the S2 have a better feel and are made of higher-grade material.
- Updated Jan 12, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Jun 11, 2021: Changed USB Audio results for clarity.
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The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 set themselves apart by their great design and style. They look like very high-end headphones with a unique style. However, their sound profile is a bit too dark, which may disappoint some. On the upside, they have a good ANC feature, but it doesn’t quite compete with other high-end models. See our recommendations for the best noise canceling headphones, the best headphones, and the best wireless Bluetooth headphones.
The Sony WH-100XM4 Wireless are better than the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Wireless. The Sony headphones are more comfortable, their ANC feature blocks out more ambient noise, and their integrated mic has a much better overall performance. They also work with companion software that gives you access to a graphic EQ and presets. However, the Bowers & Wilkins support aptX and aptX HD codecs.
The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Wireless and the Bowers & Wilkins PX Wireless are two very similar headphones, but the PX Wireless have a small edge if you like their fit. Their sound profile is more neutral, which some users may prefer, their ANC performance is noticeably stronger, blocking more ambient noise. On the other hand, the newer PX7 have a better battery life with over 10 extra hours of continuous playback and their padding is plushier.
The Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless are better than the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Wireless. The Sony are more comfortable, and have a better noise cancelling feature which is great for commuting and at the office. Their audio quality is also better and you can EQ them inside their companion app. On the other hand, the PX7 have a longer battery life and feel a bit sturdier than the XM3.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless are better headphones than the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Wireless. The Sennheiser have a better audio reproduction and will sound more accurate and neutral. They also have a more retro look that is unique. The Sennheiser also have a decent microphone for calls. On the other hand, the Bowers & Wilkins have a better battery life, and support aptX Adaptive. However, you don’t have access to a parametric EQ inside their app like you do with the Sennheiser.
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