Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3
Bowers & Wilkins
80 Overall Score
vs
HiFiMan HE-R9
HiFiMan
27 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Music
Work
Studio
Commute
Calls
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 | HiFiMan HE-R9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | fabric | leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | bio-cellulose | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 15 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 35 kHz |
| Impedance | 33 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 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, 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 | 1.5 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
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
HiFiMan HE-R9
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S30.224score per dollar
vs
HiFiMan HE-R90.185score per dollar
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3
Scores 80 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 37 specs.
