Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
Bowers & Wilkins
78 Overall Score
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Sennheiser
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
82 out of 100 high confidence 74 reviews
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, comfortable fit, and premium build. Users praise the rich, detailed audio with balanced bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, and long battery life. However, some report issues with durability, such as battery drain or button failure, and the requirement to create an account for the app is a common frustration. A few also note the clamping force can be tight for extended wear.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Comfortable for long wear
- Effective noise cancellation
- Premium build and design
- Long battery life (30 hours)
Cons
- Requires app account creation
- Clamping force too tight for some
- Durability issues (battery drain, button failure)
- No EQ customization in app
- Bulky for travel (no folding)
Sound quality 45
Comfort 30
Noise cancellation 25
Build quality 20
Battery life 18
Durability 8
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | foam | — |
| Headband | metal | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 33 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | active noise cancellation | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 57 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | quick-charge support | fast charge for a quick top-up |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant support | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 36 specs.