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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
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e wins by 3
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (PS5 Edition) — Gaming · 2023 · PS5 Edition
Razer

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (PS5 Edition)

Gaming · 2023 · PS5 Edition

86
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e lands at 89 and Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (PS5 Edition) at 86. That puts Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e 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 Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (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

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

Tuning, detail, and staging

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e leads on sound (89 vs 86).

Noise cancelling

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

ANC strength for commute and travel

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

Comfort

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

Long-session wearability

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e leads on comfort (88 vs 84).

Value for money

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (PS5 Edition)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($199 vs $399).

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e 89
vs
86 Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (PS5 Edition)

Score breakdown

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
89
anc 87
sound 89
comfort 88
battery 82
features 85
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (PS5 Edition)
86
anc 70
sound 86
comfort 84
battery 86
features 86

Specs side-by-side

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e versus Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (PS5 Edition) — full spec comparison
Spec Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (PS5 Edition)
Type
Over-ear
Gaming headset
Release year
2023
2023
Variant
—
PS5 Edition

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

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (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 vs Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (PS5 Edition)

Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (PS5 Edition)? +

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e scores 89 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 Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +

At $199, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.

Does Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (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 or Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (PS5 Edition)? +

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — leads on sound (89 vs 86). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (PS5 Edition)? +

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