Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Bowers & Wilkins
81 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC
Skullcandy
69 Overall Score
Scores
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Studio
Commute
Calls
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 | Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | fabric | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 33 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 119.4000015258789 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 119.4000015258789 dB★ |
| 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, Canvas White | Bowe | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | four-mic active noise cancellation |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 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 | 65 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Clear Voice Smart Mic |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Skullcandy App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
No current pricing available
Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 41 specs.
