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 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 Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Wireless are the next generation of the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Wireless. The second generation have a better build quality, and their microphone performance is significantly better. They also support aptX Adaptive codec for streaming audio in higher quality or for reducing latency when you're watching videos.
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 PX5 Wireless are closely-matched. The on-ear PX5 have a more comprehensive control scheme, are easier to carry around, provide more consistent audio delivery, leak less audio, and have a superior integrated mic. That said, the PX7 are more comfortable and provide a far more spacious listening experience.
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