Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
aune AR5000
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
The B&W PX7 S3 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, with many users praising the balanced bass, clear highs, and overall audio performance. Several reviewers switched from Bose or Sony models and found the PX7 S3 superior, particularly in bass response. However, a few concerns were raised about comfort during extended wear, with one user experiencing headband pressure and ear cup discomfort after about 90 minutes. Build quality and battery life are also highlighted as strong points, though the companion app and occasional connectivity blips were noted as minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Balanced bass and clear highs
- Superior to Bose and Sony
- Good build quality
- Long battery life
Cons
- Uncomfortable after 90 minutes
- Headband pressure point
- Ear cups push into ears
- Companion app could be better
- Occasional connectivity blips
aune AR5000
The Aune AR5000 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional comfort, detailed sound, and impressive imaging and soundstage, especially for gaming. Users note they are a worthy upgrade from the Sennheiser HD6xx, with better bass and spatial accuracy, though some find the clamp force too light and the build slightly less robust. A few mention that a balanced cable or DAC/amp can further enhance performance, and one reviewer felt the hype slightly exceeded reality for the price.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Detailed and balanced sound
- Excellent imaging and soundstage
- Great for gaming
- Good bass response
Cons
- Light clamp force may cause shifting
- Build feels less robust
- Requires careful positioning on head
- Stock cable is only okay
- May need DAC/amp for full potential
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 | aune AR5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | breathable acoustic slow-rebound sponge |
| Headband | fabric | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 33 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Aune AR5000 Full-Size Open-Back Headphones with MLD Driver, Dynamic Driver, Detachable Cable, Over-Ear HiFi Hi-Res Audiophile Headphones for HiFi System, Home Audio, DAP |
| 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 | Spatial Audio |
| 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 | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
aune AR5000
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average comfort (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.
