Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green
Open-back
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
Over-ear · 2023
Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green lands at 90 and Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e at 89. That puts Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
TieTuning, detail, and staging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise cancelling
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2eANC strength for commute and travel
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e leads on anc (87 vs 0).
Comfort
TieLong-session wearability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2eSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e more score per dollar ($399 vs $499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-back | Over-ear |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
FAQ: Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e? +
Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green worth the price? +
At $499, Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.
Is Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e worth the price? +
At $399, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.
Does Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e 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 noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — leads on anc (87 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.
Which is the better value, Sennheiser HD 660S · Moss Green or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — more score per dollar ($399 vs $499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.