Sony WH-XB700 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-XB700 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C
Weight 196 g 307 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm
Colour Black | Blue Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB700 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-XB700.
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 SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 37 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm Bio-cellulose - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB700 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Controls Volume -
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB700 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Features - Wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB700 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 7 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 recharge faster than Sony WH-XB700.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
Included Accessories - Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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