Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Bowers & Wilkins
85 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Hesh S6HHW-N740
Skullcandy
67 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 | Skullcandy Hesh S6HHW-N740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | fabric | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | bio-cellulose | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 33 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 99.62999725341797 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 99.62999725341797 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | Skullcandy Hesh ANC Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Up to 22 Hrs Battery, Foldable Lightweight Design, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
| 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 | digital |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15min=7hrs | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
Skullcandy Hesh S6HHW-N740
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sound (79th percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S30.231score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Hesh S6HHW-N7400.771score per dollar
Skullcandy Hesh S6HHW-N740 offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
