PX7

"The sound of the PX7 S2 is excellent. I would describe them as neutral-warm."

The sound quality is consistently praised as excellent, neutral-warm, crisp, smooth, natural, and spacious, with deep bass and clear mids, often cited as a standout feature and superior to competitors.

"However, they are for some reason they are just very uncomfortable for me. After an hour or so, discomfort evolves to real pain around my ears and temples"

Comfort is a mixed bag, with some finding them comfortable and an improvement over previous models, while others, particularly those wearing glasses, experience significant discomfort and pain after short periods.

"Battery life is excellent at up to 30 hours with a 15-minute charge from a dead battery giving you 7 hours which is superb."

Battery life is consistently described as excellent, with specific praise for long duration and a superb quick-charge feature that provides hours of playback from a short charge.

"As soon as I took these headphones out of the box, I could just feel the quality."

Build quality is frequently highlighted as excellent, with premium materials, solid construction, and a high-quality feel that surpasses many competitors.

"In a quiet environment, your voice will come through loud and clear. However, if there are loud noises in the background, the noise gate in the microphone will make you sound a bit muffled"

Call quality is considered okay in quiet environments but suffers in noisy conditions, with the microphone's noise gate causing a muffled sound while still allowing background noise through.

"The Music | Bowers & Wilkins app is pretty solid and allows you to adjust between ANC, Transparency and off, adjust the tonal balance of the bass and treble"

Features like app control, wear sensors, and multipoint Bluetooth are appreciated, though some users wish for more customizable button functions and note that touch controls are less advanced than some competitors.

"Simply put, the PX7 sound fantastic; they are the sort of multi-talented headphones that have you discovering new elements in well-worn tracks."

Consistently praised for its refined, smooth, clean, and well-balanced sound, with reviewers highlighting detailed highs, solid bass, and natural mids, making it a standout feature.

"The fit of the headphones on the head is good thanks to the even clamping force, and I have not experienced any pressure on the top of my head."

Generally found to be comfortable for long listening sessions with plush earcups and a good seal, though some users note a tight fit or obtrusive earcups around the jawline.

"The PX7s last for about 30 hours of wireless playback with noise cancelling active, which is long enough for about three weeks of commuting."

Consistently reported as offering 30 hours of playback with ANC on, which is considered long enough for most users and sufficient for extended travel.

"B&W has always invested more than usual in the external structure and perceived quality of its products, which distinguishes its headphones from most competitors."

Praised for its stylish, sophisticated, and premium design with high-quality materials, solid construction, and a refined look that stands out from competitors.

"The caller didn’t sound crystal clear and clean, and the microphone wasn’t particularly sensitive."

Multiple reviews indicate that call quality is not exceptional, with voices sometimes sounding muffled, distant, or boxy, and microphones not being particularly sensitive or effective in noisy environments.

"The PX7s are some of the most connected and future-proofed headphones money can buy – however you want to connect your device, these headphones will handle it."

Offers robust connectivity with Bluetooth 5.0/5.2/5.3, aptX Adaptive/HD support, USB-C audio, multipoint pairing, and wear detection, though the app is noted as having limited functionality.

"I love how these headphones sound. And I think these are my new favorite sounding ANC headphones right now."

The PX7 series is consistently praised for its excellent, detailed, and immersive sound quality, often described as a standout feature across all reviewed models.

"They're also incredibly comfy you can wear these for ages and ages without getting fatigue."

Comfort is generally good for many users, with plush padding and good weight distribution, but some users experience issues with clamping force, ear cup size, or heat during long sessions.

"Now a 24 hour battery life is still perfectly fine and you should be able to go at least a week in between charges."

Battery life is consistently rated as excellent, with 30 hours of playback being a common claim and fast charging providing significant playback time from short charges.

"But overall build quality wise these headphones are very solid."

The build quality is frequently highlighted as premium, with good materials and a solid feel, although some minor concerns about plastic hinges or material durability have been noted.

"I was pretty disappointed in comparison to the Bose headphones or the Sony headphones these are far less superior in terms of recording capabilities"

Call quality is a recurring weak point, with multiple reviewers noting that the microphones are average at best, often struggling in noisy environments and sometimes sounding digitized or muffled.

"And when it comes to bluetooth connectivity, these headphones are rocking bluetooth 5.0 and they can be connected to 2 devices at the same time so you can easily hot swap from one device to another."

Features like Bluetooth 5.0/5.2/5.3, multi-point pairing, aptX Adaptive, and USB-C audio are generally well-received, though some users desire more advanced app features or lament the lack of touch controls on some models.