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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 Momentum 4 Wireless wins by 1
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — aptX Adaptive · 60hr · Audiophile tuning
Sennheiser

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

aptX Adaptive · 60hr · Audiophile tuning

90
/ 100
From $379
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e lands at 89 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless at 90. That puts Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 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 Momentum 4 Wireless if…

  • ✓60-hour battery — best in class
  • ✓Audiophile sound signature
  • ✓Foldable for travel
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on sound (95 vs 89).

Noise cancelling

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e leads on anc (87 vs 84).

Comfort

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on comfort (92 vs 88).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e 89
vs
90 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Score breakdown

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
89
anc 87
sound 89
comfort 88
battery 82
features 85
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
90
anc 84
sound 95
comfort 92
battery 100
features 84

Specs side-by-side

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e versus Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — full spec comparison
Spec Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Type
Over-ear
—
Release year
2023
—
Driver
—
42 mm transducer
ANC
—
Adaptive Hybrid
Bluetooth
—
5.2
Codecs
—
aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC
Battery
—
60 hr (50 with ANC)
Charging
—
USB-C
Weight
—
293 g

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 Momentum 4 Wireless

Pros
  • +60-hour battery — best in class
  • +Audiophile sound signature
  • +Foldable for travel
Cons
  • −ANC trails Bose / Sony
  • −No Auracast
  • −App less polished

FAQ: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 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 Momentum 4 Wireless worth the price? +

At $379, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.

Does Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 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 Momentum 4 Wireless? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on sound (95 vs 89). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — leads on anc (87 vs 84). ANC strength for commute and travel.