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Bowers & Wilkins P7 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:17 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Bowers & Wilkins P7 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 66% of headphones
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

52%

6.5

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.5

Design

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

4.3

Battery

4%

8.7

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 53% of headphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £310

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Bowers & Wilkins P7

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

52%

6.5

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.5

Design

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

4.3

Battery

4%

8.7

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Bowers & Wilkins P7 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

6.8
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
â–² Better than 29% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
â–² Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
Boom microphone
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4.1
Bluetooth version
4.1
â–² Better than 62% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.1, newer Bluetooth version than 62.3% of headphones and equal to 5.4% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
Audio latency
174 ms
Audio latency
174 ms
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 174 ms, higher audio latency than 62% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
17 hours
Battery life
17 hours
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 17 hours, lower battery life than 76% of headphones and equal to 0.8% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
3 hours
Charging time
3 hours
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
370 mAh
Battery capacity
370 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 370 mAh, lower battery capacity than 79.3% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
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Brand name
Bowers & Wilkins
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
290 g
Weight
290 g
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 290 g, heavier than 77.7% of headphones and equal to 1.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Bowers & Wilkins P7 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 9 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    111 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (111 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    111 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    10 Hz
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 9 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    111 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (111 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    111 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    10 Hz
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Play while charging
    Play while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Fast pairing support
    Fast pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Boom microphone included
    Boom microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    3 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 33% higher weight
    Weight
    290 g
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (290 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    290 g vs 218 g
  • 13 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    17 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (17 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    17 hours vs 30 hours
  • 36.2% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    370 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (370 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    370 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 3.44x more expensive
    Bowers & Wilkins P7 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£310 vs £90).
    £310 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Bowers & Wilkins P7 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 24 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    174 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (174 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    174 ms vs 150 ms
  • 3.44x more expensive
    Bowers & Wilkins P7 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£310 vs £90).
    £310 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Bowers & Wilkins P7 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 6.5% worse value for money
    Bowers & Wilkins P7 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.83 vs 7.3).
    6.83 vs 7.27
  • 33% higher weight
    Weight
    290 g
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (290 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    290 g vs 218 g
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    40 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    3 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 13 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    17 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (17 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    17 hours vs 30 hours
  • 36.2% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    370 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (370 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    370 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 24 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    174 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (174 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    174 ms vs 150 ms
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

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What we like about Bowers & Wilkins P7

  • High-quality sound with excellent detail, clarity, and balanced reproduction
  • Strong, punchy, and well-controlled bass performance
  • Premium and sturdy build quality utilizing luxury leather and metal materials
  • Elegant, attractive, and stylish aesthetic design
  • Comfortable fit for long listening sessions due to soft memory foam cushioning
  • Convenient foldable design with easily removable magnetic earpads and cables
  • Good passive noise isolation due to the snug over-ear fit

What we don't like about Bowers & Wilkins P7

  • Expensive retail price tag compared to market competitors
  • Strong initial clamping force and rigid headband can cause discomfort or stiffness over time
  • Leather earpads can get warm and cause ears to sweat during extended use
  • Passive isolation is insufficient for very loud environments, and they lack active noise cancellation (ANC)
  • Using a proprietary cable connection requires removing the earpad to plug it in
  • The included carrying case lacks structural rigidity and is too tight for easy storage
  • Sound profile reveals flaws and distortion in low-quality or highly compressed audio tracks

Verdict

The Bowers & Wilkins P7 is a premium closed-back, circumaural headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers with a frequency response of 10Hz to 20,000Hz, an impedance of 22 ohms, and a high sensitivity of 111dB/V, making it easily driven by mobile devices. Constructed from high-end materials like sheepskin leather, aluminum, and stainless steel, it is lauded for its luxurious build, folding hinged design, and a sound signature characterized by deep, punchy bass and a relatively wide soundstage for a closed-back model. Main pros include its exceptional craftsmanship, rich and detailed audio performance, and stable, comfortable fit suitable for long listening sessions. However, common cons include a bass-heavy profile that can occasionally sound boomy or muddy, potential ear overheating due to the leather seal, and a lack of active noise cancellation, relying solely on passive isolation.

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