Updated 1 Nov 2026
Is the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 worth it?
Yes — if sound and build matter more than total quiet.
They sound balanced, open and punchy, and they're slimmer and better made than earlier Px7s, with a proper hard case. Battery is about 30 hours with noise cancelling on, and 15 minutes of charging gives about 7 hours. They support aptX Lossless for Android phones that have it and connect to two devices at once. Noise cancelling is good but a step behind the Sony and Bose, and wind can get through outdoors.
91%of 11 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Balanced, detailed and fun sound
- Slim, premium build and a great hard case
- About 30 hours, and aptX Lossless
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What owners say
The few verified owners so far rave about the clear, detailed sound and the build. One found the sound disappointing.
Good to know
- Noise cancelling is good rather than class-leading, and wind noise gets through outdoors.
- Few physical controls, so some features live only in the app.
- They cost more than earlier Px7 models.
From 11 buyer ratings at Takealot (South Africa), Otto (Germany) and Expert (Netherlands), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Clear, detailed soundMentioned a lot
- Feels well madeAlso mentioned
- Comfortable for long sessionsMentioned by some
What they complain about
Hardly any: just 1 of 11 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.
Get it if…
- Sound quality is the main reason you're buying.
- You want headphones that look and feel premium.
- You have an Android phone with aptX Lossless.
Skip it if…
- Blocking the most noise on flights matters most: get the Sony WH-1000XM6 or the Bose.
- You want lots of physical buttons: the controls are limited.
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How we reached this verdict
TechRadar gives them five stars for balanced, convincing sound and excellent build, noting wind noise and limited controls. Tom's Guide gives 4.5 stars and an Editor's Choice, calling them the best-sounding headphones for the price with superb comfort and case, but with weaker noise cancelling than the Sony and Bose. Engadget agrees the sound is stellar and the update mostly internal.
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: TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Engadget, RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide