Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3

Class-leading sound ; Good comfort ; Excellent wireless performance ; Solid battery life ; Clear call quality

ANC not much, if any, improvement over older model ; Transparency mode could be clearer

The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 offer terrific sound to go with their stylish appearance, good comfort levels, excellent wireless performance and call quality. The one area where they don’t feel they’ve improved much is the noise-cancellation, which still...

Full-bodied sonic character ; Impressive levels of textural insight ; Decent array of features ; Beautifully made

Very strong competition at this level ; Don’t fold away ; Not all features are available straight away

Lovely to look at and a pleasure to listen to, the Px7 S3 have laid down a serious marker at this level.

Balanced, entertaining and thoroughly convincing sound ; Impressive standard of build and finish ; Even more impressive specification (with more features to come)

Susceptible to wind noise ; Restricted physical controls ; Price is creeping upwards

Impressive in pretty much every respect, this S3 version of the Px7 is one of Bowers & Wilkins’ very best products when judged on a pound-for-pound basis – and I do not say that lightly.

Comfortable fit, 29-hour battery life, extensive connectivity

Mic is decent, but can cut out your voice with very loud background noise, peaks and dips can be difficult to smooth, even with app's eq

The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 is a solid option for audiophiles who don't want to compromise modern software features and everyday usage for lesser sound quality. Their high-quality build and well-dressed design make them better suited for people who...

The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 are a solid option for audiophiles who don't want to compromise modern software features and everyday usage for lesser sound quality. Their high-quality build and well-dressed design make them better suited for people who...

with emotional depth and fine detail ; for long sessions, even with glasses ; with premium materials and thoughtful design ; —no need for touch gimmicks ; and a focus on sustainability ; that stand out quietly

The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 are my personal standout product of the year. Not just among headphones, but across all tech I’ve tested. They embody what great product design should be—refined, focused, and deeply satisfying to use.