Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
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
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
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Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 | Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | fabric | Liquid Silicone Padding |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 33 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | LDAC |
| 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 | Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 135 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 5 |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 5 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Nothing X |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
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
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (a) B186 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 42 specs.
