In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. 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 | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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| Weight | 275 g | 307 g | Sony WH-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm | |
| Colour | Gold | Black | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | 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, LDAC | 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 | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Bio-cellulose - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | - 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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 | 1.5 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Features | - | Wear detection | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 7 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) |
Headphones (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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