Sony MDR MDR7506
Sony
27 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px7S3
Bowers & Wilkins
80 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Music
Work
Studio
Commute
Calls
Specifications
| Sony MDR MDR7506 | Bowers & Wilkins Px7S3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | — | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | — | fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | bio-cellulose |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 33 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Over-Ear Headphones, High-Resolution Sound, Comfortable Fit, Bluetooth, Active Noise Cancelling & Transparency Mode, 30-Hour Playtime, Quick Charge Support, Indigo Blue | Bower |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15min=7hrs |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony MDR MDR7506
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px7S3
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px7S3
Scores 80 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 37 specs.