Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Bowers & Wilkins
81 Overall Score
vs
Beats Solo 4
Beats
70 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Music
Budget
Work
Studio
Commute
Calls
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 | Beats Solo 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | UltraPlush |
| Headband | fabric | Flex-Grip |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 33 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC |
| 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, Canvas White | Bowe | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs | 0.10000000149011612 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | iOS |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Beats Solo 4
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S30.184score per dollar
vs
Beats Solo 40.588score per dollar
Beats Solo 4 offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 39 specs.
