Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Beats Studio Pro
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
Beats Studio Pro
The Beats Studio Pro headphones receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, noise cancellation, and battery life, with many users praising their comfort and style. However, a significant number of reviews report issues with ear pressure, static or crackling in one ear, and occasional build quality concerns. Some users also note that the ANC is not as strong as expected and that the headphones can be uncomfortable during extended wear.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Stylish design
Cons
- Ear pressure discomfort
- Static or crackling in one ear
- Build quality issues
- Weak ANC compared to expectations
- Uncomfortable for long wear
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 | Beats Studio Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | UltraPlush engineered leather |
| Headband | fabric | Metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| 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 | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | 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, Indigo Blue | Bower | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | 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 | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 30.5 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| 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 | Android Only |
| 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
Beats Studio Pro
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Beats Studio Pro offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 42 specs.
