Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2

Superb, powerful sound ; Improved ANC ; More comfortable than previous model

No 3.5mm input ; Average voice call performance ; Light on extra features

I’ve been quite impressed by the PX7 S2s, so much so that I’d take them even over my trusty Sennheiser Momentum 3 headphones. There are still valid reasons to favor mainstream picks from Sony or Bose: they provide airy comfort and unmatched ANC. But if...

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.

Amazing battery life, good anc feature, comfortable design, sleek-looking and durable design

Bad microphone for calls, bass-heavy, dark sound profile, treble delivery inconsistencies

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...