Customer Ratings & Reviews

Unboxing: Immediately felt that I get what I paid for during the process. Pros: 1. Crystal Clear Sound - Looking at how it has 43.6 mm drivers. Most over ear headphones are at 40 mm. Number wise, small difference but for the one who looks at details, details do matter and it can be heard. I’ve been using PX7 to destress (meditation, nature sounds), enjoy my favorite EDM songs, and just listen to new music. 2. Battery life - Close to 30 hours. There are times I turn off noise cancellation and at times turn it on if I want to concentrate with whatever I’m doing. 3. Comfort - My first 3 days I felt the clamping force; it’s because I extended the band too much. Few adjustments here are there and figured out the perfect fit. Patience and persistence paid off with my experience. I can now wear them for hours. Cons: 1. Not the best ANC over ear headphones. In my opinion, these are the best if you only care about SOUND. Summary: 5/5 - Sound is THE BEST from having tried the famous brands (Bose, Sony). Initially thought I’d be returning these but ended up LOVING THEM. I gave it some time for me to get used to it and put in some patience on finding the most comfortable fit/adjustment. Now I can’t help but use it daily. I’m confident they’ll last a long time.

The noise cancelling is exceptional and sound quality is what i expect from headphones priced as such. I did get them on sale. Ive always recommended or gotten the sony counterpart for friends. But ive wanted to try these for so long. They did not disappoint. They are comfortable and easy to set up and use. The only things i had an issue with them was it would pick up wind going over the headphones a lot. So if you wear them where there is a wind or breeze not the best. Also have to get used to take them off without pressing the buttons.

Good features, solid build, comfortable, sounds great. More bass than my Sony WH-H910N headphones. Music feels lively.

I absolutely love these headphones. They are comfortable to wear for longer periods of time. They are able to produce amazing dolby atmos quality sound. The anc isn't quite as good as bose, but makes up for it with the sound quality. I would highly recommend them.

The new Bowers & Wilkins PX7 wireless headphones are an outstanding option for a superb listening experience at home, traveling or in a noisy office. They combine ultra-premium audio reproduction, very effective noise suppression, easy-to-operate controls and a very long battery life. The famous Bowers & Wilkins quality is evident in every feature. Bowers & Wilkins was founded in 1966 in Worthing, England by John Bowers. It is one of the world’s premier developers of high-end speaker systems, aided by Sir Kenneth Grange since 1975. Among its innovations was the use of Kevlar fibers in speaker cones (to improve rigidity and reduce distortion), phase linear transmission, Matrix cabinet enclosures, separating tweeters from the main speaker enclosure, Nautilus speaker geometry, Flowport bass reflex vents and diamond dome tweeters. Since 2010 the company has designed and introduced successively more sophisticated headphones. The P5 series, the company’s first Bluetooth headphones, were released in 2015. The PX headphone series was launched in 2017. Here are the key features: • Bowers & Wilkins PX7 noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones • Ergonomic, fully adjustable over-ear, closed dynamic headphone • Woven lightweight carbon fiber composite arms provide strength and durability • 43.6 mm full-range dome driver for maximum bass and very accurate wide frequency response • 10 – 30,000 Hz audio frequency range, less than 0.3% THD distortion • Adaptive noise-canceling/suppression technology helps block external noises, may be switched on or off, high and low level • Monitor function allows ambient sound to be easily heard while wearing headphones, may be switched on or off • Bluetooth 5.0 reception range up to 50 feet, NFC pairing connection option, supports aptX Adaptive, HD and Classic codecs plus AAC and SBC codecs • Bluetooth connection can be made with two devices at the same time (active with only one) • Two built-in microphones for making and receiving phone calls (Clear Voice Communication v2), four microphones for Adaptive Noise Cancellation • Bowers & Wilkins Control app provides additional setup, customizations and adjustments • Power and Bluetooth pairing buttons on right earphone • Noise cancelation control (high/low/auto/off) on left earphone • Automatic standby mode when headphones are removed • 30+ hours continuous use from rechargeable internal lithium ion power source: 3 hours to fully charge with included 48” USB-A to USB-C connection cable • 5 hours use after 15 minute quick charge • 3.5 mm (headphone) male-to-male 52” connection cable included, USB-C cable can also serve as headphone audio connection • Elegant grey fabric covered hard shell storage/travel case • Easy to follow illustrated quick set-up guide included, full owner’s manual available by download • Foldable design for compact storage • Size: 6.2 inches by 8.5 inches by 2.5 inches • Weight: 11.3 ounces • Two year limited warranty on parts and labor The box has the headphones, set-up instructions, a 48” USB-C charging/connection cable, a 52 inch long 3.5 mm direct-connect wire cable and a hard shell case. The quick set-up guide is a two-sided illustration of basic features. You have to download the 8 page owner’s guide from the Bowers & Wilkins website and the associated app to add some additional control features. The hard shell case is covered in a beautiful gray fabric and its elegance gives you your first indication that these headphones are premium quality. The headphones are also covered in a space grey fabric with a black leather-like surface on the ear pads and the headband. The frame is very lightweight but is constructed of a very strong and durable carbon fiber composite. The ear pads have super-soft memory-foam cushions for superb comfort and noise isolation. A USB-C cable recharges the lithium ion battery. A green LED light will flash during charging (up to 3 hours when fully discharged.) then glow continuously when they are fully charged. The stated music playing time of thirty hours seems conservative since I found the headphones would operate for nearly forty hours before fading out. The customizable auto-off feature aids this very long battery life. One nice feature here is that the USB-C cable allows you to listen to music from your computer while the earphones are charging. Press the power button and an audio prompt indicates when the power is on or off. Pair the earphones with your phone or other source via Bluetooth. An audio prompt guides you, but my phone paired them very quickly and without drama. A blue LED indicates the connection has been made. The connection remained very solid throughout my home, up to nearly 50 feet. These headphones use Qualcomm’s new aptX Adaptive Bluetooth codec which promises the best blend of full frequency response and low latency with rock-steady connection reliability. The headphones are fully adjustable and the very soft pads completely and comfortably enclose even the largest ears. The Bowers & Wilkins PX-7 are the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn. They are light (11.3 ounces) and have plenty of adjustment range to enable a perfect fit. The left and right earphones are clearly labeled with a large “L” and “R” on the inner surface. The earphone pads are fairly large (about 4 inches tall and 3 inches wide) so they qualify as “over ear” and they provide excellent sound isolation. You can wear them for many hours in perfect comfort and your ears will never complain. Pressing the ANC (automatic noise canceling) button turns on that feature with an audio announcement which indicates level (high, low, auto, off.) The ANC technology uses four microphones (two on each earphone) and is very effective for mid-frequency noise. I turned on both my shower and bathroom sink faucet and the noise (which would normally be very loud) was just a faint hiss which I could easily ignore while listening to the music. You can also allow ambient noise to pass through by pressing the ANC button for two seconds. Even without music playing the generous padding on the earphones provides excellent passive noise isolation. Further, you can adjust the degree of active noise cancellation using the Headphone Connect app. The PX7 would be a wonderful companion on a noisy airplane ride! Like all good Bluetooth earphones these will respond to various voice commands, allow you to interact with Siri, take calls, etc. Each earphone has some controls. The right side has the power, Bluetooth connection and volume controls. The volume control will also answer phone calls, skip tracks (forward and backward), pause and repeat tracks and summon Siri. The left side has the noise cancelation control. One clever feature is the Wear Sensor which shuts off power and pauses music when you remove the headphones. The real value of the PX-7 headphones however, is not the noise-cancellation, but rather the incredibly rich sound experience they provide. They have an extremely accurate reproduction of music from lowest bass through mid-range notes and on to the highest frequencies. I played every range of music, from classical, blues, hard rock, jazz and a full range of vocals (opera through folk ballads) and these superb headphones never disappointed me. The sound quality is just beautiful. My ultimate test for headphones is to play a complex jazz classic on them and compare that sound to the very expensive reference speakers on my old school, top-of-the-line stereo system. For the PX7 test I chose the album, “Kind of Blue” by Miles Davis, perhaps the greatest jazz recording of all time. With this amazing music the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 showed me what it can really do. The Miles trumpet solos were clean and bright, I could literally feel the bass strumming and drum solos as though they were right in front of me, the Bill Evans piano riffs were perfect and the brilliance of Cannonball and Trane were undiminished. The PX7 transported me back to that historic 1959 recording date. If I walked into my study and turned on my five figure stereo system to the same music I might be able to isolate some minor differences from the reproduction achieved by these headphones, but that is just a “might.” And if I did that I am not sure that I would be able to consistently tell the difference even in pieces like “Kind of Blue” for which I know every note. I really cannot give these wonderful Bowers & Wilkins PX7 headphones a higher compliment than that. One point that deserves note – the drivers are 43.6 mm, not 40 mm as indicated on the box. I am surprised that Bowers & Wilkins made this error. But 43.6 mm drivers are nearly 19% larger than 40 mm drivers. That greatly enhances their reproduction ability. I subjected these headphones to various extensive sound tests on YouTube and they passed each trial flawlessly. Just a few complaints: First, no owner’s manual is included! There is a thick Safety and Warranty booklet (which no one will ever read) but you have to download the little 8 page owner’s manual. The Connect app is very limited, lacking an equalizer or sound mode selections. Finally, while the headphones fold to fit their case they remain pretty bulky. But would any of these minor issues make me regret this purchase? No way! Bottom line - the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones are an excellent choice for even the most discerning music fans who want a very comfortable headset, superb noise isolation and beautiful sound reproduction. They are a perfect choice for traveling and would pass boring hours in airports and on planes with gold stars for quality, sound level and range. I can confidently award this amazing product a full five stars and my full, unqualified endorsement. Buy these if you really love music and know with certainty that you will never question that investment!

Your cannot go wrong with this. The best had gotten better. BOWERS AND WILKINS but only look great but they sound phenomenal. A must have. I've owned almost every BOWERS AND WILKINS HEADPHONES and I love them all

The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 noise-canceling headphones work wired or with Bluetooth, look great, and have a very comfortable fit! The battery life is excellent too! Sound Of course one of the main reasons you buy nice headphones is for excellent sound quality. The PX7 definitely has no problem here! Bass is deep, treble is clear and crisp, and vocals are natural. Whether I was listening to a SciFi TV show or 24-bit FLAC classical music the sound was full, crisp, and clear. I played a number of different styles of music as well. The PX7 never disappointed me. It also works great on the phone. I have already used it for many hours at work and people can hear me fine and of course I have no problem hearing them. I didn't get any complaints from people I talked to about background noise while I was talking. Features The PX7 headphones have adaptive noise cancellation. I'll get into that more later. They work over wired or wireless - and include an 1/8th" stereo cable as well as a USB-C charging cable. As you read above it has a mic so you can use it for phone calls as well. One very cool feature is the auto pause and resume. If you're watching or listening to something and you lift one side off your ear it will automatically pause the content that's playing, audio or video, and then start playing again when you place the side back over your ear. This is a very convenient feature! It does the same thing if you take off the entire headset and then put it back on. The PX7 comes with a very nice hard case. Make sure you have the sides turned in when you put the headphones in the case. That may not make sense now but if it doesn't close easily you probably have it backwards. There is also an app! It took me a few minutes to find the right one. The first one I tried was not for this headset even though it was also a Bowers & Wilkins headphones app. Make sure you find the app that mentions the PX7 in the app description. Once you have the right app it's simple to setup and use. The app is pretty basic, no EQs, but it does give you additional controls for the noise cancellation as well as changing setting like for the voice prompts, wear sensor, and standby timer. Controls There are right earphone has volume up, volume down, play/pause, and a switch for power and Bluetooth pairing. The left earpiece has one button and that's a toggle for the noise cancellation. The controls are easy to feel and get used to. Again, you'll want to use the app for more options related to noise cancellation plus you may want to change other settings, like disabling the wear sensor. Battery Life 30 hours! Pretty excellent. I've been using these for a week and I didn't time my hours but it's been a lot and I'm at 60% battery. I'm not sure what else to say here. I assume if the battery dies you could use it plugged in, just without the noise cancellation, but I'm not sure about that. Noise Cancellation Last but not least...This is my first set of headphones with adaptive and active noise cancellation. I like it! At work it hides the loud fans of computers in the room, at home it can hide music from games the kids are playing. I was surprised at one point because I didn't realize there was music playing and then I took it off and heard the music. There are three modes to the noise cancellation, High, Low, and Auto. They're self explanatory. In my time using them I didn't notice a difference between Low and Auto though I'm sure there is one. I notice a big different between High and Low/Auto. Make sure you install the app to get more granular control over some of those settings. It will let you turn on some ambient sound and adjust how much comes through - very cool idea though I feel like I usually want it on or off and if I was to hear some ambient sound I would just use Low or maybe Auto. If you have never used noise canceling headphones before be aware you will probably feel a "pressure" for lack of a better word when the noise canceling is on, whether using them to listen to anything or not. Some people this bothers more than others. I notice it more sometimes then other times but in general you'll probably notice it when they are on High. Comfort The fit is great! They feel soft as well as solid and secure on your head. Each side slides smoothly and independently of the other. Again, they slide very smoothly! Often headphones have slides that come out more than I want at first and then I put them back a little. With the PX7 you just feel some of the quality here - the sliding is perfectly smooth in both directions. The adjustments allow for a comfortable fit. Bowers & Wilkins did a great job with the PX7! They're definitely on the pricier side of things but I feel like they have a very good feature set and some extras like a great look and a nice hard case thrown in too. One Note! If you're going to use these with Windows 10 first off, they work very well! Do be aware though that you may need to connect them twice! They connect once as a music device and once as a voice device. I tried on two different Windows 10 laptops. On one they connected correctly, as both devices at one time. On the other I thought they connected but the connection kept dropping and basically wouldn't work. I had to connect a second time as the second device. Anyway, once connected they worked great! I also used them with an Android phone (Android 9.0) and an Android TV (Android 8.0) and had no issues with either. On the Android phone it will show the battery life of the headphones.

There are 3 main things ANC headphones must get right in order to be successful, and with the amount of competition in the market currently, they really need to get it right to rise to the top. These headphones should absolutely be on your shortlist if you're in the market for ANC headphones. I have used a bunch of different brands/models of ANC headphones and earbuds so let's see how these compare. Sound- These sound great. They have an amazing sound stage, and good separation between highs, mids, and lows. I normally keep the volume under 50% that seems more than adequate for my 39-year-old ears. I tried these on my iPhone 11, Pixelbook Go, Macbook Air, and AppleTV. The music I tested on this was hip-hop, country, classic rock, jazz, 80-90s pop hits, and there were definitely some things that I could pick up on these when compared to other headphones. It's great discovering new things in your favorite songs that were missed with other headphones. There was also no delay when watching videos/movies on any of the devices mentioned. The long battery life makes it really easy to listen to music or binge-watch your favorite shows/movies. ANC- The Active Noise Cancellation is great on these, comparable to your Bose, Sony, and other high-end headphones in this category. It's great that when you click it on and everything around you falls away and you are just left with your music. I tried these at home, out at a park, and out running errands. Most of the outside noise disappears, and the few things that can't be canceled are dramatically reduced/muffled. Fit- First of all the build quality on these is amazing, you can tell the materials used here are high quality, the frame is strong and durable, and the ear cups are very thick and soft. The overall weight seems light, but a tad heavier than some others I have used. These absolutely feel premium. The mix of fabric covering the outside of the cups and the top of the headband and the carbon fiber mix of the arms is a great blend. The best way I could describe these is that this is what I would imagine a high-end pair of Apple ANC headphones to be built. Using them to binge-watch a few episodes of Watchmen and The Mandalorian on my AppleTV gave no fatigue around my ears or the top of my head, and this is coming from someone with a fairly large head. Bonus- So they obviously checked off the main 3 sections that make these ANC headphones successful, but there are a few things that also set them further apart from the competition. First, the ANC can easily be toggled between, High, Low, Off, and Auto. I have normally just left it on Auto and it has done a great job of blocking out most things but allowing me to hear when one of my sons comes up to me to get my attention. The second is the Ambient Pass-Through that allows some of your outside noise to come through if you need to be aware of what is going around you. This feature works well, but I do not like that the volume of your music seems to be dropped, but I am guessing that is just away to keep you aware of outside noise. Third, you are able to connect 2 devices at once so I can be typing this out on my laptop listening to some music, and if I get a call on my phone I can take the call using these headphones, finish up the call, and return right back to my music. Sound quality on calls is great by the way, clear on my side, and folks that I spoke to said that I sounded clear on their end as well, as if I was talking on my phone. Fourth, is the app that you can use to toggle some of these features. I'm using the app on my iOS devices, but they have one for Android as well. The app works well and allows you to check what devices are connected, and toggle between different ANC levels. The last bonus feature is the auto-pause feature when you lift one of the cups to hear someone. As soon as you lift up one of the cups, works on either side, the music auto pauses so you can hear, then resumes as soon as you put the cup back down. I'm sure you could tell if you made it this far into the review, that I would without hesitation recommend these headphones over the competition. They check off all the boxes to make them great ANC headphones while adding a few bonuses to sweeten the deal.

Review broken down into a few categories to allow for a more informed decision Over-all Presentation: 5/5 The headphones come in a hard fabric case. The fabric adds texture to the case and makes a sleek appearance. The headphones are visually appealing, with a subtle marble finish look to the plastic pieces and clean, sharp looking fabric otherwise. Over-all Ease of Use (Including iPhone Application): 5/5 Pairing is extremely easy. The same button that facilitates power on/off is able to be held to initiate Bluetooth pairing: a smooth process overall. And, one of my favorite features is that the headphones allow for two devices to be paired at once. I always have my phone nearby, so any Bluetooth enabled headphone paired to it automatically connects and having the second device allowance permits connecting to my tablet or another device without having to go through disconnecting my phone (this is honestly one of my favorite features). The application for the phone was simple to install, I did have to search the apple store for it as I was not prompted to install when I connected the headphones. The application itself is simple to use keeping to minimalistic design. The headphones come with a cord to allow for traditional headphone jack use also which is fantastic for non-Bluetooth enabled devices. The headphones also come with a USB connector for charging –my only complaint being as with most devices these days is that it does not come with an AC adapter for the USB charger. Comfort (Over-the-Ear): 3/5 Sadly, I have not been entirely impressed with the comfort of these over-the-ear headphones. I have used over-the-ear noise canceling headphones for the past couple years and something with this pair of headphones just feels a bit off when it comes to comfort. Two perspectives here, my own and from my wife. My wife is a Disney lover, and enjoys wearing ears in the park – however, the ears press just at the right pressure near the temple area to induce a headphone and well, these headphones have the same effect on her. She is not able to comfortably use them. My opinion is as followed. The headphones do not just easily pass onto the skull but rather they rotate into position resulting in a very snug and tight fit. The tightness is both a pro and a con. The con, being well, they press a little too hard at times unless you finagle them into the perfect position. The pro, being, they do not easily slide off and it reduces movement of the headphones while not seated still. I see it as a dual-edged sword. They can be comfortable, and allow for extended periods of wear; however, it does take precision and learning how to angle them just right for one-self. The over-the-head piece is well padded and comfortable feeling against the top of the head and the ear pieces themselves have padded muffs that snuggly hold around the ears. They are able to be adjusted to fit different head size in the proper fashion, but once again, it is hard in my opinion to get them just right. I feel the pressure they exert on the head could be reduced. Wear Sensor: 5/5 These headphones are equipped with a wear sensor. This technology will automatically pause music or a video if it senses that you move the headphone from your ear (even one ear) or completely take them off. The music or video will then resume when you place the headphones back over your ear. I have kept this technology on and I will say that it is quite impressive. This is great if needing to have a quick conversation or just need to take off the headphones for a second, reducing the need to stop whatever is playing. I occasionally enjoy keeping one ear on and one off while in public if I want to hear the world around me and I was able to trick the headphones into believing they were still on. At times, I would forget this feature would exist though and find myself with my device paused. Overall it is nifty. The application also allows for toggling the wear sensor on and off. So if you absolutely hate it, there you go, off. Sound Quality: 5/5 The sound quality of these headphones did not disappoint. I am not an insane audiophile, so others input may be more sound in this section, but for a lay-person when it comes to sound I am pleased. Music and shows come through wonderful providing an immersive experience with clarity in sound. I would say more, but as previously stated, I am not fully equipped to give an extensive overview in sound. It would have been nifty to have any type of equalizer within the application but this is not by any means a deal breaker in my opinion. Noise Canceling: 5/5 I got my first pair of noise canceling headphones a couple months into medical school to study, 3 years ago now, and I have never looked back since. Whenever I use headphones without noise cancelation the sound experience almost feels naked to me. The noise cancelation is as expected for a high end noise-canceling headphone. I always use my wife yelling to our cat as a solid indicator if a pair of headphones is able to cancel noise well, and these are effective at blocking her out overall or at least greatly diminish the screams. They are also quite effective in canceling out environmental noise. Given the tighter fit as mentioned earlier, these allow you to become easily immersed in your audio experience. There are 4 total settings including high, low, auto, and off. The high noise-canceling does not give me as much of a pressure sensation as I have felt with other headphones I have used. The low setting, has never been one of much use for myself but it exists if that is for you. The auto setting seems to work well – I believe it can provide a more dynamic experience – but I personally leave mine on high as that is what I have become most accustomed to. The setting may be changed through either using a button on the headset or through the application. Call Quality: 3/5 I feel that I am never fully impressed with call quality of Bluetooth headsets with calls. The headphones allow one to answer a call with the click of a button, hang up, or even ignore a call. Overall I was able to hear the call clearly with the headphones in place with moments of slight interference. The caller did say that my voice felt slightly diminished in comparison to using the phone normally. Would I use these headphones to take a personal phone call? Yes. Would I use these headphones to take a professional phone call? Probably not. Battery Life: 5/5 The battery life is absolutely fantastic. I have been using these headphones for about a week at this point. I normally listen to music or Netflix for a few hours each night and I have yet to actually charge the headphones. They are still running off of the battery life that they came with. The headphones themselves do not tell you the percent battery left as you power them on (my previous headphones would do that – a feature I have since noticed I took for granted). The only way I have found to check battery level is to use the application which has a battery indicator. I would easily trust these headphones to last through an entire day on one charge. Overall Score: 4/5 I wanted to be able to justify a 5-star rating for these headphones as most categories I considered are definitely a 5/5; however, overall comfort played the largest factor holding me back. These are a fantastic pair of over-the-ear noise canceling headphones and I am pleased with them, but they may require a trial period to find out if the comfort is right for you. I would reasonably believe these to be a 5-star option for the right person.

Quality has really suffered at B & W. I've owned many b w products over the last decade being with p5s, those are still in excellent working order. However since b w was purchased and they began releasing these tech centric products, their quality has really taken a dive. My original PX headphones had to be replaced twice since they broke due to poor construction. I was ok with this because they were at least replaced. They are now out of warranty and broken. Now I have a pair of PX7s, and the quality is just plain bad. A few months and the ear cups are falling apart. B w customer service refused to replace them because apparently headphones falling apart after a few months is considered normal wear under their new policies. Do yourself a favor and forget bowers and Wilkins, they are no longer who they used to be and it's too bad. Love the sound signature of their products, but if I'm essentially leasing my products since they no longer last, then they are not worth the money. Shop around and try another company, let bw fail so that maybe someone there comes to their senses. Just in case, I only use these at home. They have their own hanger, never stuffed into a bag.

PROS -Modern design -Great audio quality and noise cancelation -App is easy to use -Great battery life CONS -Call quality is poor -Headphones don’t fold to save space -No equalizer in app SUMMARY: If you love the design, but don’t plan on making phone calls and have the bag space to spare, these headphones will impress with their balanced and complete sound as well as their noise canceling capability. The PX7s are Bowers and Wilkins’ latest active noise cancelation offering – an upgrade from their older PX. The design is familiar, but a welcomed refinement showcasing beautiful adjustable carbon composite arms extruding from the headband (see picture attached to this review). There is a solid color cloth wrapping around the headband and cup. The headband and earcup cushion are comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. The ear cups are synthetic, but overall feel durable and nice to the touch. If you have a larger head like me, these headphones will work well as the headband has a good amount of squeeze force between the ear cups that isn’t too tight and enough to keep the headphones snuggly on one’s head. This design does come with a drawback – these headphones don’t fold at all so they will take up a bit of space in one’s carry-on bag. The heather grey hard-shell case feels very strong and is sure keep the headphones safe, even in a crowded bag. Overall audio quality is well balanced similar to offerings from Bose – the bass is not too punchy and the mids/highs are balanced. The active noise cancelation is terrific when background noise is constant, Using the headphones on a recent flight was a great experience with the headphones blocking out most of the air noise. City background noise sneaked through as expected, but overall I was very impressed with their performance. Battery life was solid – I easily went a week in between charges using for several hours a day at work. Though audio quality and noise cancelation is great, the microphones for phone calls left a lot to be desired. The microphone picked up on background sound which made phone calls and navigating voice menus frustrating. The app doesn’t require an email login which is nice for privacy minded individuals. The app gives the ability to set the intensity of the noise cancelation as well as enable audio passthrough for hearing your surrounding environment. It also allows the ability to pair a second device and update the headphones. Though the headphones are very balanced by themselves power users will miss an equalizer in the app.

Got these Bower & Wilkins PX7's as a third try at getting a pretty good noise canceling headphone set. started with bose QC35 II. noise cancellation really good, controls and connectivity OK, sound quite good except bass only OK, but my ears and the earcups were not happy together after a couple of hours. Not the headset fault there though. ear size / shape probably. then on to sennheiser Momentums. best sound yet, ok sound cancellation, comfortable for 4-5 hours, and lookin' good. however! first (and a second replacement) pairs would randomly mute, no touching, no movement, no change, just Mute and / or drop calls. the other serious issue was something to do with the on-off switch built into the folding hinge of the earcups. it would just stop, and the only way to get it to come back on was by pinching the headband a little bit, presumably to reconnect some crappy wire buried inside. sennheiser warrantied, no problem, and now i have a replacement pair new in the box because i kept looking for something less troubled. so finally, best buy worker suggested these as an option. never heard of Bowers & Wilkins, but when i put them on the feel was solid, comfortable and a Great fit. started listening, really clean overall & nice bass element. very comfortable, i havent hit a time limit, and love these. really good bluetooth range and batttery life, connectivity is simple, controls even I can work, and they just do what they're supposed to. noise cancellation is definitely keyed to certain sounds and not others, but the parts it filters are well masked, and other frequencies, about the same as the sennheiser. the bose still has my top rating on noise cancellation tho. im sure there are other things out there, but im not an audiophile or expert and my needs are simple. expensive? well, yes, and add a geek warranty & its even more. but the PX7's get my pick of the litter vote.

We purchased these with our son after Christmas - he had some gift money he needed to use up! There are sooo many reviews out there comparing these with Bose 700 and Sony 1000 w3, so you should probably know all about this. He is very, very please with the sound quality--his #1 criterion. Great clarity, warmth, and bass (focused, deep, but not sloppy or boomy). He definitely liked the sound over the other two--the Sony, in particular, was a little too diffused or "airy". Noise-cancelling is good, while the other two top this slightly. However, he does not have noisy commutes of life/work environments. He listened to his Mom's set of PX headphones over the Xmas break and, while these definitely sold him on the Bowers brand superior sound, he is quite glad to have the PX7 for lighter weight and a little softer earcup feel and less head clamping. Great battery life and USB-C both a plus. Also nice to be able to use with a standard 3mm cord All three of these are in that premium $300-400 range for top NC headphones, and we got these on a $50 off sale. So while not cheap, the value goes up with a good sale. Bottom line, if you can afford any of these top models and sound quality is your TOP priority, go with these.

By no means am I an audiophile. I do enjoy good music and good sound though. I'm pretty biased towards B&W headphones and have owned pretty every generation of Bowers headphones. These are not bass oriented headphones. It has really balanced sound and serves most genres really well. The app is functional and provides just enough features to make it worthwhile. I'm giving it 4 stars because the mic can be improved. People on the other end complained a few times on Zoom calls. I thought it was the Zoom audio settings but it really was the mic on these headphones. ANC works fine but I've heard better. These are really light and comfortable and have gone through long stretches without discomfort. I have a mediums size head btw.

A fair number of reviews talk about the features/connectivity, battery life and comfort. All of which are good. Even great! I would say the most significant feature of this headphone is not only the audio quality and detail but the sound staging the headphones give you. Often times on songs I’ve heard hundreds of times, I’ll hear something as if it is behind me or far left or right and it catches me off guard so I’ll look one direction or the other. It’s amazing what these headphones accomplish. I’ve owned many pairs of Bose, JBL and even beats in the past and the sound is always right up front and directly in your ear. I was much accustomed to that sound, so when I first heard the BW PX7 I felt like the mids and the highs were distant and quiet so I would turn the volume near 90% to make up for that. I soon found my eardrums were sore. After switching back and forth between my Bose and these, I realized the Bose were actually very boring to listen to. Yes easy, and what I was used to but the BW’s gave me what felt like space between my ear and the source of the sound. It’s truly fantastic and enjoyable. It’s almost like you have a set of large speakers you’re listening to in a surround sound. Almost. I’m fairly certain it’s not an augmented sound from signal processing. I believe it has something to do with the physical build of the driver/headphone. But be warned it can be strange and unusual for someone coming from a common sounding headphone even of good quality. I mentioned the mids and the highs being excellent and I would like to add the bass is absolutely perfect in my book. It’s not boomy or too high range like you may find in a pair of Sony’s. It’s also very prevalent and deep unlike the Bose. The Bose QC 35’s and 700s have a light bass but the PX7’s get nice and low to fill out that 70hz and lower range. Bowers and Wilkins did an amazing job all around

Build: Excellent build using carbon composite arms and nylon covered headband and earcups. Headphones do not fold into a more compact size. Controls use buttons and switches which are easy to find and manipulate. Fit: Earcups are spacious and have angled drivers to accommodate larger ears. Clamping force is bit stronger than other headphones. Headband is not low profile, so it does stick out from your head. Sound: Fun to listen to. Neutral signature with slight emphasis in bass. Soundstage is wide for wireless ANC headphones. They also perform well when watching movies. ANC: Above average noise cancelling that comes close to the Sony WH1000XM3 and Bose NCH700. Does really good job of blocking high frequencies. I notice some cabin pressure when the ANC is active. Has three levels - high, low and auto. Bluetooth: Have not encountered drops or lag while using a PC and Android phone. Able to connect 2 devices at the same time. Initially had a problem using headphones with APTX Adaptive on my OnePlus 7 Pro phone forcing me to disable the option on my phone in order to get sound. The latest firmware update to the headphones and phone partially fixed problem, however defaults to APTX HD instead of APTX Adaptive (This issue is probably due to the fact that my phone does not officially support APTX Adaptive). Wired connection: You can use a 3.5mm audio cable but your headphones need power in order for it to work. You can also connect via USB C. App: Basic features to adjust ANC levels and update headphones firmware, no EQ. Accessories: Includes a slim hard shell case that is quite rigid and should protect your headphones when you toss them in a bag. Also comes with USB C charging cable and 3.5mm audio cable. Overall I enjoy the headphones which offers a unique design, above average ANC and a sound signature which I prefer over Bose's or Sony's current offerings.

I have recently tried quite a few wireless headphones and I must say the PX7's have been the best I've tried. I have tried the Shure Aonic 50's, the Jabra Elite 85H's, even the Master & Dynamic MW65's. I know SONY & BOSE make very good headphnes, but i was not crazy about the cheap plastic feel of both brands. DONT GET ME STARTED with Beats because apple really hasn't done much improvement with them in years. The Jabras were ok, nothing impressive. The AONIC 50's were just god awful. Had them for a day before i returned them, just good awful. The PX7 sounds very good, not great, but very good. THE ANC does the job, the battery life is very impressive. The only knock is I wish the BASS could use some improvement. The app does not have an equalizer. And the call quality on both ends isn't the best, not worse but could use some improvement. In closing, I would these are worth a shot.

After receiving great reviews, I gave these headphones a try. Sound quality was the priority in my headphone search. Returned after 2 weeks. Sound Quality: I couldn't believe how muffled and distant the sound was, especially after all the rave reviews. It has a wide soundstage, but it lacks clarity in sound. Weak highs. Very disappointing considering the price range. Comfort: These headphones have a tight clamp and aren't suitable for big heads. They might be fine for small heads. The earmuffs were decently comfortable, but they are smaller than other headphone models. The noise cancellation is pretty good. Not Sony 1000xm3 level, but still pretty good. Battery life is good. Build quality is excellent - sturdy and good materials. It also has no equalizer so you can't personalize or tweak the sound. Overall, a disappointment for me. I much prefer the Sennheiser Momentum 3's for sound quality.

I bought these to replace a pair of Bose that had lived longer than expected. These are super comfortable, punchy bass, connects easily with all my devices. I like the physical on/off buttons, personally, so for me that a bonus. Good battery life, high quality, light weight. The case is a little funky as the ear cups do not collapse like on the Bose. Great buy.

I returned the PX's last year after giving it a good run through. I was so close to keeping it because I love the sound signature of Bowers & Wilkins, but there was a few things that didn't sit right for me. The comfort level was the biggest factor. It would hurt the crown of my head after a long period of listening. The ear cup did not do a good job of sealing when I would move my head to the side or when chewing. With this new version that was just released (PX7), they've created a mechanism that allows the ear cups to swivel when you move your head. The ear cups has a much better padding and the clamping force is not as bad as the PX's. The overall weight is a little lighter than before. The sound also sounds slightly better. So glad I returned the PX and waited for these. The noise cancellation is not as good as the Sony WH-1000XM3's, but with the music playing, it does a good job with the cancellation. As for the sound, I feel that these are the best when comparing with the Bose 700's & Sony WH-1000XM3's. I love that it has real physical buttons instead of the gimmicky touch controls because it responds and does what you need. The touch controls is a hit or miss and I can't seem to get used to. The price and a little bit more bass are the only negatives I can draw from the PX7's.