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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

Name: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
Price: 399 USD

Evolved wireless headphones with 24-bit DSP engine, custom 40mm bio-cellulose drivers, and luxe metal detailing.

List price

$399

14 attributes tracked

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

Weight

307 g (10.8 oz)

Active Noise Cancelling

Yes (Hybrid Noise Cancellation with 6 microphones)

Battery life

30 hours (ANC on)

What it does well

Exquisite musical detail, separation, and stereo imaging
High-end construction with memory foam earcups and metal arms
Direct 24-bit streaming support from Bowers & Wilkins Music App

Where it gives ground

ANC is good but not on par with class leaders Bose/Sony
Microphone wind reduction in outdoor calls is average

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Full specifications

Design

Type: Over-ear, closed-back
Weight: 307 g (10.8 oz)
Foldable: No (swivel earcups)
Carrying case: Slim fabric hard-shell travel case included
IP rating: No official IP rating

Audio

Driver: 40 mm dynamic full-range bio-cellulose drivers (angled)
Active Noise Cancelling: Yes (Hybrid Noise Cancellation with 6 microphones)
Transparency mode: Yes (Ambient Pass-Through)
Supported codecs: aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Microphones: 4 mics for ANC + 2 mics for telephony

Connectivity & Battery

Multipoint Bluetooth: Yes (Bluetooth 5.2 multipoint)
Battery life: 30 hours (ANC on)
Charging time: 2 hours (15 min quick charge gives 7 hours)

Ownership

Warranty: 2 years

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.Official Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e spec sheet

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Frequently asked

How much does Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e cost?

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e lists at $399 (manufacturer list price snapshot as of 2026-09-01). Retail prices vary by merchant and this is not a live quote.

What are Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e’s key specs?

Key specifications for Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e include weight (307 g (10.8 oz)), active noise cancelling (Yes (Hybrid Noise Cancellation with 6 microphones)), and battery life (30 hours (ANC on)).

What does Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e compare against?

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e is compared head to head against Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs Anker Soundcore Space One Pro, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C), and Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs Beats Studio Pro.