Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Bowers & Wilkins
81 Overall Score
vs
Apple Beats Studio Pro MC2N4LLA-MS90
Apple
30 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 | Apple Beats Studio Pro MC2N4LLA-MS90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | fabric | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | 33 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | — |
| 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 | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | fully-adaptive |
| 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 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Beats App |
| 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
Apple Beats Studio Pro MC2N4LLA-MS90
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S30.184score per dollar
vs
Apple Beats Studio Pro MC2N4LLA-MS900.119score per dollar
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.
