Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2

Strong audio performance, with rich bass depth and bright highs ; Excellent mics ; Comfortable fit ; Luxurious design

Noise cancellation isn't in line with the price ; In-app EQ is overly simplistic

The high-end Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 headphones look, feel, and sound fantastic, which makes their less-than-impressive noise cancellation capabilities forgivable.

Exceptional audio performance ; aptX Adaptive for hi-res audio streaming ; Very good active noise cancellation ; Excellent build quality

B&W trails Sony in terms of whizbang features ; No support for surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos ; Slightly bulkier than the Sony WH-1000XM5 they compete with

The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 are for ANC headphone shoppers who a) put audio fidelity at the top of their must-have list and b) are willing to forgo some of the flashy features the competition has to offer.

Design is still killer but with some excellent refinements ; B&W still uses premium materials ; Super comfortable ; Ease of use and setup is great ; The app remains the same but that is good, very easy interface ; Excellent reception and call quality ;...

B&W still seems to favor a stronger bass frequency ; I did experience an issue with auto-pause that required a full factory reset and re-pair which was annoying

Seeing a brand follow up on a previous model with so many impacting improvements is refreshing. Brands often make incremental and minor improvements, but the Px7 S2s are not that. Because of these significant improvements, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2...

A balanced full sound that is great for most genres High-quality case and slim silhouette for travelers Great Active Noise Cancelation Tangible buttons

No passive listening Earcups could be too small for some users No full EQ on the app

with so many different headphone models on the market, it can be hard to give off a blanket statement of who these specific headphones are built for. Instead, it's more important to weigh the pros and cons of such a model to find out if they are right...

‘Play to your strengths’ is good advice, and with the Px7 S2 that’s exactly what Bowers & Wilkins has done. It’s made more than a gesture towards the sort of functionality we’ve come to expect from wireless headphones — effective active...

Bowers and Wilkins is strongly associated with high fidelity sound. The original Px7 were good headphones, but there was room for improvement. With this redesign, the resulting Px7 S2 are serious performers that also offer a better, more comfortable...

Stylish and refined look ; Extended listening comfort ; Sparkling audio performance

Noise canceling too directional ; App missing functionality ; Mic sounds boxy and distant

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Engaging, expressive performance ; Excellent wireless connectivity ; Effective noise cancellation ; Lovely aesthetics ; Improved comfort over PX7

UK price is slightly more expensive ; Bettered for noise cancellation ; Wear sensor needs finessing

Excellent sound, terrific wireless performance, great aesthetics and effective noise cancellation – the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 headphones improve upon the PX7 in a number of ways. Sony and Bose beat them for noise cancellation, but the Px7 S2 offer...