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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 660S2 wins by 3
Sennheiser HD 660S2 — Over-ear · 2023
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Over-ear · 2023

92
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 660S2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e lands at 89 and Sennheiser HD 660S2 at 92. That puts Sennheiser HD 660S2 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 Sennheiser HD 660S2 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

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 660S2 leads on sound (92 vs 89).

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser HD 660S2

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser HD 660S2 leads on anc (90 vs 87).

Comfort

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 660S2 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 $599).

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e 89
vs
92 Sennheiser HD 660S2

Score breakdown

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
89
anc 87
sound 89
comfort 88
battery 82
features 85
Sennheiser HD 660S2
92
anc 90
sound 92
comfort 91
battery 82
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e versus Sennheiser HD 660S2 — full spec comparison
Spec Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Sennheiser HD 660S2
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2023
2023

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 660S2

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 660S2

Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +

Sennheiser HD 660S2 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 Sennheiser HD 660S2 worth the price? +

At $599, Sennheiser HD 660S2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Sennheiser HD 660S2 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 Sennheiser HD 660S2? +

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — leads on sound (92 vs 89). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — leads on anc (90 vs 87). ANC strength for commute and travel.