Microsoft Surface Headphones vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Headphones vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 20.4 cm 22 cm
Width 19.5 cm 17.5 cm
Depth 4.8 cm 8 cm
Weight 290.3 g 304 g Microsoft Surface Headphones are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones headphones.
Colour Light grey Carbon | Space grey | Silver
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Carbon fibre
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 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
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 Microsoft Surface Headphones.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity - 111 dB
Impedance - 20 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 43.6 mm Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Surface Headphones.
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Headphones Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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 Microsoft Surface Headphones Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Intelligent Assistant Cortana -
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX7 lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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