In depth comparison and review of Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 and Bowers & Wilkins PX7. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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Height | - | 22 cm | |
Width | - | 17.5 cm | |
Depth | - | 8 cm | |
Weight | - | 304 g | |
Colour | Metallic sky | Pink | Carbon | Space grey | Silver | |
Earpad Material | - | Soft leather, memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | Carbon fibre | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 30000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 offer a larger frequency range than Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
Sensitivity | - | 111 dB | |
Impedance | - | 20 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | - | 43.6 mm |
MICROPHONE | Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | CVC2 (Clear Voice Communication v2) | |
Microphones Included | - | 6 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Controls | Volume | Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Cable Type | Microphone cable - 1.3 m Micro-USB charge cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours |
CONNECTIONS | Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Included Accessories | Hard case | Carrying case | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |