Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins - Px7 S2 Wireless Active Noise Review

Buy the Px7 S2 for its tank-like build and superb noise cancellation, not for party-starting sound. It's the premium workhorse of the wireless headphone world.

The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 is the over-ear headphone you buy for everything except the sound. That sounds weird, but hear us out. Everything about these headphones screams premium—from their top-tier build quality and crushing ANC to their all-day comfort and killer mic. They feel like a $400 headphone that's been discounted to $240. But if you're looking for the absolute best sound in the class, you might be a bit disappointed. The one thing to know? These are the ultimate 'do everything well' headphones for commuters and office workers who value build and features above all else.

Let's get the elephant in the room out of the way first. The sound quality lands in the 39th percentile in our database. That's not terrible, but it's surprising for a brand like B&W. What you get is a refined, neutral, and detailed sound that audiophiles call 'mature.' It's not bass-heavy or exciting, which some listeners find boring. The real shocker is everything else. The ANC is in the 97th percentile and genuinely excellent, the build quality is literally perfect (100th percentile), and the mic is so clear it makes you sound like a podcast pro. These things are built like a tank and block noise like one too.

At $240, this is a steal. You're getting build and ANC that compete with headphones twice the price. The value proposition is incredibly strong if you prioritize blocking out the world and having a headphone that won't fall apart. Just don't buy them solely for mind-blowing audio.

This is a crowded field. The Sony WH-1000XM6 has better sound customization and might be more fun for most people, but it feels plasticky next to the Px7 S2. The Apple AirPods Max offer deeper iOS integration and spatial audio magic, but they cost more, weigh a ton, and have a weird case. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has a more engaging sound profile and insane battery life, but its build feels less premium. The Px7 S2 carves its niche with unbeatable materials and a no-nonsense, accurate sound. It's the choice for the listener who hates cheap feeling plastic and wants ANC that actually works.

If you're looking for a thrilling, bass-heavy sound that makes your music feel like a party, this isn't it. Go get the Sony WH-1000XM6 instead. Also, if you live entirely in the Apple ecosystem and want seamless device switching and spatial audio, you'll probably be happier with the AirPods Max, despite their quirks.

We're giving these a strong recommendation, but with a clear audience in mind. If you're a commuter, frequent flyer, or office worker who needs to shut out noise and take crystal-clear calls, and you want a headphone that feels luxurious and built to last, buy the Px7 S2 immediately. They're a feature-powerhouse in a premium shell. If your main goal is to get lost in thrilling, bass-forward music, you should look at the Sony or Sennheiser options instead.