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Bose QuietComfort Headphones — Over-ear · 2023
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Over-ear · 2023

90
/ 100
From $349
VS
Bose QuietComfort Headphones wins by 1
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green — Over-ear · 2023
Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green

Over-ear · 2023

89
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Headphones takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Headphones lands at 90 and Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green at 89. That puts Bose QuietComfort Headphones ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bose QuietComfort Headphones if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)

Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Tie

Tuning, detail, and staging

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise cancelling

Tie

ANC strength for commute and travel

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Comfort

Tie

Long-session wearability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Bose QuietComfort Headphones more score per dollar ($349 vs $399).

Bose QuietComfort Headphones 90
vs
89 Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Headphones
90
anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green
89
anc 87
sound 89
comfort 88
battery 82
features 85

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Headphones versus Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Headphones Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2023
2023

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Headphones vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Headphones or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green? +

Bose QuietComfort Headphones scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Bose QuietComfort Headphones worth the price? +

At $349, Bose QuietComfort Headphones delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.

Is Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green worth the price? +

At $399, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.

Does Bose QuietComfort Headphones or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Bose QuietComfort Headphones or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green? +

Bose QuietComfort Headphones — more score per dollar ($349 vs $399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.