Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Bowers & Wilkins
87 Overall Score
vs
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
Marshall
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
78 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 headphones are praised for their outstanding sound quality, with clear highs, balanced mids, and deep bass. Many users find them comfortable for short to moderate use, though some report discomfort after extended wear due to clamping force and shallow ear cups. The build quality and included hard case are well-regarded, but the companion app and small physical buttons receive criticism. Noise cancellation is decent but not class-leading, and iOS users are limited to AAC codec over Bluetooth.
Pros
- Outstanding sound quality
- Clear highs and balanced mids
- Deep and enjoyable bass
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable for moderate use
Cons
- Uncomfortable for long wear
- Small and hard-to-find buttons
- Mediocre companion app
- Noise cancellation not class-leading
- iOS limited to AAC codec
Sound quality 12
Comfort 8
Build quality 7
Noise cancellation 6
Battery life 4
Companion app 5
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 | Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | fabric | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 33 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 117 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| 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 | Active Noise Cancelling |
| 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 | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 15 Minutes for 12 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Marshall Bluetooth |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
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Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
