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Bowers & Wilkins Px Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:22 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

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

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 84% of headphones
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

52%

8.4

Sound

20%

7.2

Features

10%

5.7

Design

8%

6.3

Connectivity

6%

5.0

Battery

4%

8.8

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 85% 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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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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Best prices

    N/A~ £350

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Bowers & Wilkins Px

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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 85% of models
Score components:

52%

8.4

Sound

20%

7.2

Features

10%

5.7

Design

8%

6.3

Connectivity

6%

5.0

Battery

4%

8.8

Calls & Controls

7.5
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%

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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Bowers & Wilkins Px 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
7.9/ 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–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

7.9
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
43 mm
Driver size
43 mm
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 43 mm, larger driver size than 82.9% 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
6
Number of microphones
6
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 6 microphones, more microphones than 96% of headphones and equal to 2.4% 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
245 ms
Audio latency
245 ms
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 245 ms, higher audio latency than 92.4% 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
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% 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
yes
Companion app
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
4
Adjustable ANC levels
4
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This pair of headphones offers 4 adjustable ANC levels, more adjustable ANC levels than 97.4% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
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
22 hours
Battery life
22 hours
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 22 hours, lower battery life than 62.8% of headphones and equal to 2.2% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
22 hours
Battery life with ANC
22 hours
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 22 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 69.6% of headphones and equal to 3.7% of headphones.
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
850 mAh
Battery capacity
850 mAh
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 850 mAh, higher battery capacity than 83.6% of headphones and equal to 1.3% of headphones.
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Brand name
Bowers & Wilkins
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
335 g
Weight
335 g
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 335 g, heavier than 89% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
4
Clamp force
4
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 4, lower clamp force than 51.2% of headphones and equal to 7.4% of headphones.
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Bowers & Wilkins Px vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 3 mm larger driver size
    Driver size
    43 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (43 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    43 mm vs 40 mm
  • 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.
  • Wear detection
    In/on-ear detection
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 3 mm larger driver size
    Driver size
    43 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (43 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    43 mm vs 40 mm
  • 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
  • 46.6% higher battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    850 mAh
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (850 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    850 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 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
  • AptX HD support
    aptX HD
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • AptX Lossless support
    aptX Lossless
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Lossless, the average pair of headphones does not. 4.8% of headphones support aptX Lossless.
  • 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.
  • Auracast support
    Auracast
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This pair of headphones supports Auracast, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.6% of headphones support Auracast.
  • 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.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • 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.
  • 5 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    6
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (6 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    6 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.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Wear detection
    In/on-ear detection
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • 53.7% higher weight
    Weight
    335 g
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (335 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    335 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
  • 95 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    245 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (245 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    245 ms vs 150 ms
  • 8 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    94 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 8 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    22 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (22 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    22 hours vs 30 hours
  • 3.89x more expensive
    Bowers & Wilkins Px is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£350 vs £90).
    £350 vs £90
  • 8 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    22 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (22 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    22 hours vs 30 hours
  • 5.87x less popular
    Bowers & Wilkins Px is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 3.89x more expensive
    Bowers & Wilkins Px is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£350 vs £90).
    £350 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Bowers & Wilkins Px is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 53.7% higher weight
    Weight
    335 g
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (335 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    335 g vs 218 g
  • 7 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    37 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (37 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    37 mm vs 44 mm
  • 2 mm tighter earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    58 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <43 mm – >73 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (58 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    58 mm vs 60 mm
  • 8 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    94 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 99% lower input power handling
    Max input power
    1 mW
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >1.6k mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower max input power than the average pair of headphones (1 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1 mW vs 100 mW
  • 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
  • 8 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    22 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (22 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    22 hours vs 30 hours
  • 8 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    22 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (22 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    22 hours vs 30 hours
  • 95 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    245 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (245 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    245 ms vs 150 ms

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What we like about Bowers & Wilkins Px

  • Excellent, high-fidelity sound quality with a wide and natural soundstage.
  • Premium, luxury build materials including leather, aluminum, and ballistic nylon.
  • Stylish, elegant, and highly attractive modern design aesthetics.
  • Impressive battery life offering up to 22-30 hours of wireless playback.
  • Helpful smart features like intuitive wear-detection proximity sensors.
  • Crisp physical control buttons that are responsive and easy to use.

What we don't like about Bowers & Wilkins Px

  • Uncomfortably tight clamping force and rigid headband out of the box.
  • Noticeably heavier and bulkier than many market competitors.
  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is weak against unpredictable sounds like voices.
  • Activating the ANC can subtly veil or alter the high-frequency sound quality.
  • Fickle wear sensors that occasionally trigger unintended pauses or playback.
  • Occasional audio dropouts or channel-leveling bugs when using USB-C on macOS.

Verdict

The Bowers & Wilkins Px are premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones featuring custom 40mm drivers angled for an immersive soundstage and a high-performance 24-bit DSP. They support high-resolution Bluetooth codecs including aptX HD, AAC, and SBC, while offering up to 22 hours of battery life with ANC enabled. Key advantages include a luxurious build with memory foam and ballistic nylon, a versatile USB-C audio interface for lossless digital playback, and convenient wear-detection sensors. However, users may find the noise cancellation less effective than top-tier rivals, the headband prone to creaking under stress, and some features like ANC strength levels only accessible via the mobile app.

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