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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
Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green wins by 1
Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green — Over-ear · 2003
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green

Over-ear · 2003

90
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e lands at 89 and Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green at 90. That puts Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green ahead by 1 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 Sennheiser HD 650 · 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

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e more score per dollar ($399 vs $499).

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e 89
vs
90 Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green

Score breakdown

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
89
anc 87
sound 89
comfort 88
battery 82
features 85
Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green
90
anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86

Specs side-by-side

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e versus Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green — full spec comparison
Spec Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2023
2003

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

Sennheiser HD 650 · 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: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green

Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green? +

Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green worth the price? +

At $499, Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.

Does Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Sennheiser HD 650 · 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, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Sennheiser HD 650 · Moss Green? +

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — more score per dollar ($399 vs $499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.