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Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3

Name: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
SKU: B0FSL7SCG4
Price: 479.00 USD

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 generation 3

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$479

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noise cancelling

8.4/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

8.4

0.010.0

At 8.4, its noise cancelling beats 61% of over-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 61 of the 238 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling

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Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

30 hBelow average

30 h

11 h100 h

below average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 238 we've cataloged.

Charging Method

USB-CMost common

Usb-c89%Micro usb8%Others3%

Usb-c is the most common — on 89% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).

Bluetooth Version

5.3

5.028%5.325%5.216%5.411%

5.3 appears on 25% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).

Connection Type

Most common

Wired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth44%Wired-usb-c7%Others2%

Bluetooth is the most common — on 44% of the 239 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 30 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Full Charge Minutes: 15 min
Battery Life Anc On: 30 h
Battery: Yes
Fast Charging: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Connection Type: Bluetooth, wired-3.5mm, wired-usb-c
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Lossless
Multipoint Devices: Yes - 2 devices
Headphone Jack: Yes
USB Charging: Yes

Design

Weight: 300 g
Color Options: Anthracite Black, Indigo Blue, Canvas White
Ear Pad Type: Synthetic memory foam
Foldable: No

Features

Spatial Audio: No
Companion App: Yes
Control Type: Physical buttons
Eq Customization: Yes
Auto Pause: No

Build

IP Rating: None
Water Resistance: No
Material Ear Cups: Pleather-over-memory foam
Material Headband: Synthetic material with padding

Microphone

Count: 8
Microphone: Yes
Noise Reduction Type: Active noise cancellation
Type: 4-mic array

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Ambient Mode: Yes
Anc Modes: Off,anc,transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 40 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic driver
Noise Cancellation Type: Active

Identity

Model Number: Px7 S3

Release

Date: May 20, 2025
Msrp Usd: 429 USD
Year: 2025

Lab data

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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	8.3
25	8.6
32	9.0
40	9.2
50	8.8
63	7.4
80	9.3
100	10.0
125	7.9
160	4.1
200	1.8
250	1.0
315	-0.6
400	-2.3
500	-1.2
630	-0.1
800	0.2
1000	0.0
1250	-0.4
1600	2.6
2000	5.2
2500	6.9
3150	2.8
4000	6.9
5000	3.5
6300	3.2
8000	12.3
10000	4.6
12500	0.2
16000	0.7
20000	-13.3

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	-0.5
26	3.4
33	0.3
41	-0.1
52	-0.6
65	-0.3
82	-2.1
103	-1.4
130	0.7
163	1.3
205	3.2
259	4.9
325	6.9
410	6.6
516	6.4
613	8.6
772	12.1
972	15.3
1220	16.4
1540	20.5
1940	30.2
2440	33.5
3070	38.2
3870	36.2
4870	41.6
6130	43.5
7720	40.6
9720	30.5
12200	27.7
15400	44.4
19400	41.4

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	9.6
26	16.5
33	14.7
41	17.9
52	14.0
65	19.1
82	20.4
103	25.5
130	30.4
163	31.1
205	30.2
259	27.7
325	27.5
410	20.7
516	25.0
613	23.9
772	21.3
972	21.3
1220	17.6
1540	18.5
1940	31.1
2440	32.0
3070	34.5
3870	37.7
4870	39.6
6130	40.9
7720	40.2
9720	29.0
12200	27.9
15400	43.4
19400	41.8

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

8.0/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed August 2025

Noise cancelling8.4

Isolation6.7

Battery life9.6

Comfort & fit8.0

Connectivity9.5

Design8.5

The verdict

The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 is a solid set of headphones at a decent price. Though the sound is a little unconventional, the comfort, features, and functions of the headphones are quite good for the segment.

✓Liked: Decent ANC, Price, Comfort, Build quality

✕Could be better: Odd sound, Variable fit, Limited EQ

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