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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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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 |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - | |
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Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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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 |
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Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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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) |
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OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case | Carrying case | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |