Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3
Bowers & Wilkins
80 Overall Score
vs
Creative HS-230
Creative
41 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Music
Work
Studio
Commute
Calls
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 | Creative HS-230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | fabric | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | bio-cellulose | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 33 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | Creative HS-230 Lightweight Headset with Noise-cancelling Mic - Stereo - USB Type A, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 100 Hz to 20 kHz - Over-the-head, On-ear - Binaural - Circumaural - Noise Cancelling, |
| 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 | — |
| 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
Creative HS-230
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong mic (68th percentile)
- Strong comfort (68th percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S30.011score per dollar
vs
Creative HS-2300.082score per dollar
Creative HS-230 offers 7.5x better value for money
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3
Creative HS-230
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3
Scores 80 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 36 specs.
