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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Midnight Black — Over-ear · 2023
Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Midnight Black

Over-ear · 2023

89
/ 100
From $399
VS
Sony WH-1000XM4 wins by 1
Sony WH-1000XM4 — Over-ear · 2020
Sony

Sony WH-1000XM4

Over-ear · 2020

90
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

Sony WH-1000XM4 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Midnight Black lands at 89 and Sony WH-1000XM4 at 90. That puts Sony WH-1000XM4 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Midnight Black if…

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

Pick Sony WH-1000XM4 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

Sony WH-1000XM4

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony WH-1000XM4 more score per dollar ($349 vs $399).

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Midnight Black 89
vs
90 Sony WH-1000XM4

Score breakdown

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Midnight Black
89
anc 87
sound 89
comfort 88
battery 82
features 85
Sony WH-1000XM4
90
anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86

Specs side-by-side

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Midnight Black versus Sony WH-1000XM4 — full spec comparison
Spec Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Midnight Black Sony WH-1000XM4
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2023
2020

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Midnight Black

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

Sony WH-1000XM4

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: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Midnight Black vs Sony WH-1000XM4

Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Midnight Black or Sony WH-1000XM4? +

Sony WH-1000XM4 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Midnight Black worth the price? +

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

Is Sony WH-1000XM4 worth the price? +

At $349, Sony WH-1000XM4 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.

Does Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Midnight Black or Sony WH-1000XM4 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, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Midnight Black or Sony WH-1000XM4? +

Sony WH-1000XM4 — more score per dollar ($349 vs $399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.