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Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:17 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless 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
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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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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 71% of headphones
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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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
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Score components

52%

6.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

5.9

Design

8%

4.9

Connectivity

6%

4.3

Battery

4%

9.0

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 52% of headphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Best prices

    N/A~ £350

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

52%

6.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

5.9

Design

8%

4.9

Connectivity

6%

4.3

Battery

4%

9.0

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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
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â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless 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
6.7/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

6.7
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
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% 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
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
190 ms
Audio latency
190 ms
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 190 ms, higher audio latency than 69% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% 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
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% 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
323 g
Weight
323 g
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 323 g, heavier than 86.5% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
4.9
Clamp force
4.9
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 4.9, higher clamp force than 59.7% of headphones and equal to 8.5% of headphones.
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Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 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
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Low-latency game mode
    Low-latency game mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • 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.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device 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.
  • 48.2% higher weight
    Weight
    323 g
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (323 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    323 g vs 218 g
  • 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
  • 40 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    190 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (190 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    190 ms vs 150 ms
  • 3.89x more expensive
    Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£350 vs £90).
    £350 vs £90
  • 9 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    35 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (35 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    35 mm vs 44 mm
  • 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
  • 5.87x less popular
    Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 3.89x more expensive
    Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£350 vs £90).
    £350 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 8.5% worse value for money
    Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.7 vs 7.3).
    6.7 vs 7.27
  • 48.2% higher weight
    Weight
    323 g
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (323 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    323 g vs 218 g
  • 9 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    35 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (35 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    35 mm vs 44 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • 0.6 higher clamp force
    Clamp force
    4.9
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (4.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    4.9 vs 4.3
  • 4 mm tighter earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    56 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <43 mm – >73 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (56 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    56 mm vs 60 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
  • 40 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    190 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (190 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    190 ms vs 150 ms

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What we like about Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless

  • High-fidelity sound quality with exceptional detail, clarity, and depth
  • Powerful, rich, and well-extended bass response
  • Premium build quality using luxurious leather and brushed metal materials
  • Fast and highly reliable Bluetooth connectivity with aptX support
  • Solid 17-hour battery life on a single charge
  • Clever magnetic ear pads that hide the wired backup cable connection
  • Folds down easily into a relatively compact shape for storage

What we don't like about Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless

  • High price tag, making them a significant financial investment
  • Strong clamp force out of the box that requires a break-in period
  • Lack of active noise cancellation (ANC) features
  • Headband and ear cups can cause discomfort or get hot during long listening sessions
  • The ear cups do not rotate to fold completely flat around the neck
  • Slight audio lag/latency when watching videos over Bluetooth
  • Sound signature is heavily sculpted towards the lower frequencies, which may not appeal to purists seeking a flat, neutral response

Verdict

The Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless is a premium over-ear headphone featuring 40mm full-range dynamic drivers with a frequency response of 10Hz to 20kHz and a sensitivity of 111dB. Built with luxurious materials like sheepskin leather and brushed aluminum, it offers Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity supporting aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs for high-fidelity wireless audio. Its main characteristics include a foldable industrial design, a signature warm sound profile with punchy bass, and up to 17 hours of battery life. Pros include exceptional build quality, clear vocal reproduction, and the versatility of a detachable 3.5mm cable for passive wired listening. Cons include a lack of active noise cancellation, a weight of 323g that some may find heavy, and a relatively tight clamping force that can cause discomfort during long sessions.

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