Px7 S2e

"The Bowers are somehow, cleaner? There is layer of "something" with the Sennheiser's that somehow impede the clarity."

Users consistently praise the Px7 S2e's sound as cleaner, more refined, detailed, and better than competitors like the Sennheiser Momentum 4, with good bass and clarity.

"I can wear them all day and not notice."

The headphones are frequently described as comfortable for long listening sessions, with good fit and construction, though some mention they can get warm.

"Battery life also amazing."

One user explicitly states 'Battery life also amazing,' and no negative comments regarding battery life were found.

"Bowers blows this one away. ... Bowers went the opposite direction and made outstanding, well made and constructed headphones."

The build quality is frequently highlighted as premium, well-made, and superior to competitors, with good materials and construction.

"Microphone is very disappointing in noisy environments."

One user explicitly states the microphone is 'very disappointing in noisy environments,' indicating a significant flaw in that specific use case.

"Lack of spatial audio and proper 10 band eq makes the app quite dull."

While connectivity is generally reported as fine, the app's features are criticized for lacking a proper EQ and spatial audio, making it 'quite dull'.

"If you like your headphone sound to come with a bit of a bass kick, then the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e are for you."

The Px7 S2e is lauded for its excellent audio fidelity, offering a detailed, clean, and analytical sound with taut bass and refined highs, often described as a primary reason to purchase the headphones.

"The headband's height adjustment works smoothly and steplessly. The cups, unlike many other headphones, rotate horizontally on both sides, so the PX7 S2e can be easily placed either around the neck or on a table, depending on the situation."

Reviewers generally find the headphones comfortable for extended wear due to good clamping force, plush memory foam earcups, and a well-padded headband, though some note the ear openings can feel a bit small.

"The headphones' 30-hour battery life is average by current standards, but it will certainly be sufficient for most."

The headphones consistently deliver on their promised 30 hours of battery life with ANC on, and the fast charging feature provides a significant boost in a short amount of time.

"In my opinion, the overall impression of quality easily surpasses even more expensive products from competitors – for example, Focal Bathys' 's structure uses more metal, but it is looser in terms of part fitting and sharper at the edges."

The Px7 S2e are praised for their premium, elegant, and sophisticated design and build, using high-quality materials that feel luxurious and durable, surpassing many competitors in perceived quality.

"Call quality on full-sized headphones will always be better than a true wireless or on-ear pair, but the S2e’s performance is as good as you can get."

Call quality is generally reported as very good, with microphones effectively picking up voice and suppressing background noise in ideal and office conditions, though performance can degrade in windy environments.

"Bowers & Wilkins doesn’t tend to chase figures as far as noise-cancelling is concerned but it does state that the feature is competitive enough. Its the sound quality that’s the priority."

The Px7 S2e offers stable Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive, wear detection, and a functional app, but lacks advanced features like touch controls, spatial audio, or comprehensive EQ found in rivals.

"WOW are these stunning to listen to! The tone that these produce is so warm and inviting, and the vocal clarity and separation of instruments is something I’ve never experienced with ANC headphones."

Users overwhelmingly praise the sound quality, frequently calling it amazing, stunning, superior to competitors, and a primary reason for purchase, with specific mentions of clarity, warmth, and instrument separation.

"The clamping force is a bit tighter than with the Boses, so for extended hearing sessions or meetings at work I prefer the Boses over the B&Ws."

Comfort is generally positive, with many finding them comfortable for long periods, but a notable minority find the clamping force too tight or the fit too loose for smaller heads.

"I like having to option to do so - I guess this also explains why the Px7 S2e's have better battery life"

Battery life is not a frequently discussed topic, with only a few passing mentions, and no significant complaints or praise.

"These are not only beautiful to look at but also beautiful to hold and handle. The leather is soft and supple, the metallic touch points and fabric headband are also extremely high quality."

The build quality is consistently praised as premium, solid, and beautiful, often contrasted favorably against competitors' plastic construction.

"I have to say I've spent a lot of money on Headphones over the years so I was extremely happy with the sound from the PX7 s2."

Call quality and microphone performance are rarely mentioned, with one comment suggesting non-working microphones impacted ANC, but no direct user feedback on call clarity.

"The Bluetooth audio quality is already very good, but connecting them via USB-C takes audio to another level."

The inclusion of a USB-C DAC for wired audio is a significant plus, though the lack of advanced features like spatial audio is noted; connectivity itself is generally stable.