Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S 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

Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 22 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8 cm
Weight 330 g 304 g Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are lighter than Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones.
Colour Black Carbon | Space grey | Silver
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Headband Material Metal, plastic Carbon fibre
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 800 S Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 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 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 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 4 - 51000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Sennheiser HD 800 S offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX7.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% <0.3% Sennheiser HD 800 S have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 800 S.
Sensitivity - 111 dB
Impedance 300 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm - 43.6 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 800 S Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Form Factor - 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 Sennheiser HD 800 S Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Controls - Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 800 S Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Audio cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 800 S Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 800 S Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 800 S Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth Carrying case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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