Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 vs Sony WH-1000XM6
Get the Sony XM6. They block much more noise and handle calls better. The B&W Px7 S3 sound more open and feel luxurious, so they're for people buying with their ears.
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Which one is for you?
B&W Px7 S3
Sound is the reason you're buying, luxury feel, aptX Lossless on your Android? The Px7 S3.
Is the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 worth it?Sony XM6
Loud flights or commutes, lots of calls, the most app features? Then it's the XM6.
Is the Sony WH-1000XM6 worth it?Key differences
Noise cancelling
Sound
Calls
Build
Hi-res Bluetooth
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
B&W Px7 S3
The few verified owners so far rave about the clear, detailed sound and the build. One found the sound disappointing.
- Clear, detailed sound
- Feels well made
- Comfortable for long sessions
Nothing came up often enough to list.
Sony XM6
Owners love the sound, the noise cancelling and the comfort. The most common complaint is a tight fit with small ear cups.
- Great, detailed sound
- Excellent noise cancelling
- Comfortable for long wear
- Tight fit: clamps hard, small ear cups, hot ears
- Sound not as good as hoped for the price
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the B&W Px7 S3: 11 verified buyer ratings at Takealot (South Africa), Otto (Germany) and Expert (Netherlands), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Sony XM6: 538 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Target (US), Otto (Germany), Takealot (South Africa), Boulanger (France), Costco (Canada) and Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), read November 2026.