Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Max and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods Max | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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Height | 18.73 cm | - | |
Width | 16.86 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.34 cm | - | |
Weight | 384.8 g | 307 g | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 are lighter than Apple AirPods Max headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g Case: 134.5 g |
Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm | |
Colour | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | Black | |
Body Material | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | - | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam, mesh textile | Memory foam | |
Headband Material | Knit mesh | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Max | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods Max. |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
Diaphragm | - | Bio-cellulose - 40 mm | |
Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | - | |
Features | Apple H1 chip | Ambient Pass-Through |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Max | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Microphones Included | 9 | 6 | Apple AirPods Max have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Max | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Controls | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency | - |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods Max | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple AirPods Max | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Features | On-ear detection | Wear detection | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor | - | |
Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Max | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 7 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods Max | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Connector Type | - | Headphones (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | Apple AirPods Max | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |