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

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

Over-ear · 2023

89
/ 100
From $399
VS
Focal Bathys wins by 3
Focal Bathys — Over-ear · 2022
Focal

Focal Bathys

Over-ear · 2022

92
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

Focal Bathys takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e lands at 89 and Focal Bathys at 92. That puts Focal Bathys ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e if…

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

Pick Focal Bathys 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

Focal Bathys

Tuning, detail, and staging

Focal Bathys leads on sound (92 vs 89).

Noise cancelling

Focal Bathys

ANC strength for commute and travel

Focal Bathys leads on anc (90 vs 87).

Comfort

Focal Bathys

Long-session wearability

Focal Bathys leads on comfort (91 vs 88).

Value for money

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e more score per dollar ($399 vs $799).

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e 89
vs
92 Focal Bathys

Score breakdown

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
89
anc 87
sound 89
comfort 88
battery 82
features 85
Focal Bathys
92
anc 90
sound 92
comfort 91
battery 82
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e versus Focal Bathys — full spec comparison
Spec Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Focal Bathys
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2023
2022

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

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

Focal Bathys

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 vs Focal Bathys

Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Focal Bathys? +

Focal Bathys scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e worth the price? +

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

Is Focal Bathys worth the price? +

At $799, Focal Bathys delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Focal Bathys 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 or Focal Bathys? +

Focal Bathys — leads on sound (92 vs 89). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Focal Bathys? +

Focal Bathys — leads on anc (90 vs 87). ANC strength for commute and travel.