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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£320
  • Avg. price in US: ~$450
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 30 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

7.6

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

8.1

Sound

20.0%

7.3

Features

10.0%

5.9

Design

8.0%

6.7

Connectivity

6.0%

7.2

Battery

4.0%

8.7

Calls & Controls

Very good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 7.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    10

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    4.8

    Battery life

  • 7.5
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    4.8

    Battery life

    18.0%

    3.2

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 9.2
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    4.8

    Battery life

    14.0%

    10

    Companion app

  • 5.8
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    3.2

    Weight

    24.0%

    9.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    4.8

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 is a premium over-ear headphone featuring custom 40mm bio-cellulose drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX Lossless support, and a true 24-bit audio connection for high-resolution playback. Key characteristics include a refined lightweight design at 300g, eight microphones for enhanced active noise cancellation (ANC) and call clarity via ADI Pure Voice technology, and a 30-hour battery life with a 15-minute quick charge providing 7 hours of use. Main pros are its exceptionally clear, dynamic soundstage and the inclusion of a five-band customisable EQ through the companion app. However, some users find the ANC performance trails behind class leaders like Sony and Bose, and the earcups may feel small or tight for users with larger ears.

Technical Specifications of Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

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Calls & Controls

7.6
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a technical score of 7.61 points, which is higher than that of 90.2% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

8.0
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 85.4% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

10 Hz
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.3% of headphones and equal to 12.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

8
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has 8 microphones, more microphones than 98.6% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.3
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 uses Bluetooth version 5.3, newer Bluetooth version than 88.6% of headphones and equal to 6.5% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

10 m
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

180 ms
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has audio latency of 180 ms, higher audio latency than 64.4% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 works with a companion app. 55.7% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

30 hours
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 offers battery life of 30 hours, higher battery life than 46% of headphones and equal to 10.5% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

30 hours
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 offers battery life with ANC of 30 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 43.2% of headphones and equal to 8.8% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

2 hours
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 48.5% of headphones and equal to 39.1% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

700 mAh
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a battery capacity of 700 mAh, higher battery capacity than 65.4% of headphones and equal to 4% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

300 g
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 weighs 300 g, heavier than 80.9% of headphones and equal to 1.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • EQ customization
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
    What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
    When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • On-device controls
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 7 more microphones
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has more microphones than the average headphone (8 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
    When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has more microphones than the average headphone (8 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.8 vs 1
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
    When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=1%

    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • Active noise cancellation
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
  • USB-C charging
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • Clear call microphone
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 7 more microphones
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has more microphones than the average headphone (8 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • EQ customization
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • 8 newer release date
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 was released more recently than the average headphone (2,025 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.

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Overall
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
Features
  • 37.6% higher weight
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 is heavier than the average headphone (300 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 3 mm tighter earcup width
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (40 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • 4.89 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (98.1 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
  • 52.5 ms higher audio latency
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (180 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • 37.6% higher weight
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 is heavier than the average headphone (300 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 is heavier than the average headphone (300 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.300 g vs 218 g
  • 52.5 ms higher audio latency
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (180 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
    What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
    When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <60 ms

    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (180 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.180 ms vs 127.5 ms
  • 3.56x more expensive
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 is more expensive than the average headphone (£320 vs £90).
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 is more expensive than the average headphone (£320 vs £90).£320 vs £90
  • 4.65x less popular
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    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.
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    What it is: Internal height of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When larger ears need enough space inside the earcups.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.55 mm vs 60 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    What it is: Cable designed to resist tangling
    When it matters: When you often carry wired headphones in a bag or pocket.

    Importance: LOW

    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 3 mm tighter earcup width
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (40 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
    What it is: Internal width of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When earcup fit affects comfort and pressure around your ears.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (40 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.40 mm vs 43 mm
  • 4.89 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (98.1 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    What it is: Output loudness level of the headphones, usually measured in dB. It helps compare how loud a model can play under similar conditions.
    When it matters: When you need a rough idea of how loud the headphones can get before you pair them with a weaker source.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=108 dB SPL

    Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (98.1 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.98.11 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
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What customers like about Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3?

  • Best-in-class sound quality with highly refined, detailed audio
  • Excellent instrument separation and a wide, expansive soundstage
  • Premium build quality using luxurious materials
  • Improved all-day comfort with a slimmer profile and reduced clamping force
  • Seamless dual-device multi-point Bluetooth connectivity
  • Reliable and accessible physical control buttons instead of finicky touch gestures
  • Solid 30-hour battery life with a very fast quick-charge feature
  • Functional 5-band EQ customizable via the companion smartphone app

What customers dislike about Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3?

  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is decent but falls short of class-leading competitors like Bose or Sony
  • Mid-range frequencies can occasionally feel slightly recessed or flat compared to high-end rivals
  • High premium price tag makes them a significant financial investment
  • Earcups fold flat but do not collapse inward, making the footprint larger when travelling
  • The physical buttons are quite small and can take time to locate by touch
  • The delicate ergonomic fit can occasionally shift positions during heavy physical activity or head movement

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8.6
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8.0
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