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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue — Over-ear · 2023
Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue

Over-ear · 2023

89
/ 100
From $399
VS
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) wins by 3
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Audeze

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition

92
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue lands at 89 and Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) at 92. That puts Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue if…

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

Pick Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Tuning, detail, and staging

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) leads on sound (92 vs 89).

Noise cancelling

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue leads on anc (87 vs 70).

Comfort

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Long-session wearability

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) leads on comfort (90 vs 88).

Value for money

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($299 vs $399).

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue 89
vs
92 Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Score breakdown

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue
89
anc 87
sound 89
comfort 88
battery 82
features 85
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)
92
anc 70
sound 92
comfort 90
battery 86
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue versus Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — full spec comparison
Spec Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)
Type
Over-ear
Gaming headset
Release year
2023
2022
Variant
—
PS5 Edition

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue

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

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

FAQ: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue vs Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)? +

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue worth the price? +

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

Is Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +

At $299, Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) 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 better for sound quality, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)? +

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — leads on sound (92 vs 89). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)? +

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Navy Blue — leads on anc (87 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.