Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Jabra Evolve2 65
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
Jabra Evolve2 65
The Jabra Evolve2 65 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent call quality, comfort, and compatibility with platforms like Microsoft Teams, while others report issues with Bluetooth pairing, especially on Mac, and find the price too high for the build quality. Some users experienced discomfort after prolonged use, and one reported a broken earpiece after six months. Overall, it's a capable headset with notable drawbacks in connectivity and value.
Pros
- Excellent call quality
- Comfortable for many users
- Good sound quality
- Compatible with Microsoft Teams
- Easy Bluetooth pairing on some devices
Cons
- Bluetooth pairing issues on Mac
- Expensive for build quality
- Uncomfortable for some after prolonged use
- No USB dongle included
- Poor setup instructions
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 | Jabra Evolve2 65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | fabric | Ergonomic Cushioned Headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | MEMS |
| 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 | — | 117 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | SBC |
| 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★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | HSP 1.2, HFP 1.7, A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, PBAP 1.1, SSP 1.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 37 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 15 Minutes for 8 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Microsoft Teams, Cisco, Mitel, Avaya |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Android & iOS |
| 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
Jabra Evolve2 65
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Jabra Evolve2 65 offers 4.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.
