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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-XB700 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume | - |
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CABLE | Sony WH-XB700 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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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 |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WH-XB700 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Features | - | Wear detection |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-XB700 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Connector Type | USB Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headphones (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | Sony WH-XB700 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |