Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 vs Sony WH-1000XM6
Critics score the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 88 and the Sony WH-1000XM6 87 out of 100, from 7 and 14 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 higher, 1 scored the Sony WH-1000XM6 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 3 points ahead.
Image: BowersBowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Praised for: sound quality (7 of 7), design (4 of 7), comfort (3 of 7)
Criticised for: controls and app (2 of 7), case and folding (2 of 7), price (2 of 7)
The catch: Noise cancelling trails Sony and Bose, and the price is high.
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Image: SonySony WH-1000XM6
Praised for: noise cancelling (14 of 14), sound quality (10 of 14), design (5 of 14)
Criticised for: price (9 of 14), controls and app (3 of 14), no water resistance (2 of 14)
The catch: Costs more than the XM5 for modest gains.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Guide | 90 | 73est. | +17 |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 83est. | +7 |
| TechRadar | 95 | 89est. | +6 |
| Expert Reviews | 95 | 95 | same |
| Popular Science | 83est. | 83est. | same |
| WIRED | 80 | 90 | -10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 minus the Sony WH-1000XM6. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 or the Sony WH-1000XM6?
Critics rate the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 higher: 88 against 87. 6 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 higher, 1 scored the Sony WH-1000XM6 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 3 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 and the Sony WH-1000XM6?
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 95. The Sony WH-1000XM6: broad agreement, scores from 73 to 95.