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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3

Bowers & WilkinsMusic headset

Px7 S3

Released April 2025.4Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/bowers-wilkins-px7-s3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Release date: April 24th, 2025 (UK, £399). Review first published April 2025. North American launch and price were not yet set. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
Over-ear
Audio connections
Bluetooth, USB, Analog
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Battery life (claimed, max)
30h

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General

Series
Not available
Model numbers
301020-54-00-308, 301020-67-00-308, 301020-66-00-308, 301020-83-00-308, 301020-84-00-3081Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026US store part number 301020-54-00-308 for Anthracite Black. The colour swatches carry 301020-67-00-308 (Canvas White), 301020-66-00-308 (Indigo Blue), 301020-83-00-308 (Frost Blue) and 301020-84-00-308 (Vintage Maroon).
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
24 April 20253Press articletheabsolutesound.com/articles/bowers-wilkins-announces-its-all-new-px7-s3Read 23 October 2026Launch announcement from Worthing, UK, dated April 24, 2025. North American price and availability came later.
Status
Available1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026In stock on the maker US store at $479, with dealer links.
Predecessor
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Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$4495Press articletechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/good-news-the-five-star-wireless-headphones-we-rate-higher-than-the-sony-wh-1000xm6-are-finally-available-to-order-in-the-usRead 23 October 2026News dated May 21, 2025: US price $449, orders from bowerswilkins.com, shipping from June 10, 2025. US dollars before sales tax. The maker US page now lists $479.
Launch price (EU)
€4296Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bowers-and-wilkins-px7-s3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review of April 24, 2025: on sale in the UK and EU that day, €429 in the EU. Country and tax treatment are not stated, so it is the EU price as reported.
Markets
Not available
Colours
Anthracite Black, Canvas White, Indigo Blue, Frost Blue, Vintage Maroon1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Finishes: Canvas White, Anthracite Black, Indigo Blue, Frost Blue, Vintage Maroon. The launch range was Anthracite Black, Canvas White and Indigo Blue. Frost Blue and Vintage Maroon came later.
Segment
Music1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Sold as high-performance noise-cancelling wireless headphones for music, films and games, with sound quality as the focus.

Design

Form factor
Over-ear1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Wearing style: Over-ear Noise Cancelling Headphones.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bowers-wilkins/px7-s3Read 23 October 2026Public header: Enclosure Closed-Back, over-ear, wireless, noise cancelling, mic.
Wearing style
Headband4Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/bowers-wilkins-px7-s3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Describes a new headband and redesigned arm mechanism.
Folding
Flat7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/bowers-wilkins-px7-s3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Build: the headphones fold flat only. The case is slimmer and semi-hard.
Swivelling ear cups
Yes7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/bowers-wilkins-px7-s3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Fold flat only means the ear cups rotate flat. SoundGuys says the headphones lie flat in the case.8Reviewsoundguys.com/bowers-and-wilkins-px7-s3-review-an-unexpected-anc-heavyweight-142231Read 23 October 2026Headphones lie flat in the case.
RGB lighting
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available

Drivers and sound

Driver type
Dynamic1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Drive units: 2 x 40mm dynamic full range bio cellulose driver.
Driver size
40mm1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Drive units: 2 x 40mm dynamic full range bio cellulose driver.
Drivers per side
11Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 20262 x 40 mm drive units across the two ear cups, so one per side.
Diaphragm material
Bio-cellulose1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Drive units: bio cellulose driver.
Magnet
Not available
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Not available
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
Impedance (passive when specified)
Not available
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
Not available
Sensitivity reference
Not available
THD (claimed)
Not available
Max input power
Not available
Max digital audio sample rate
96kHz2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Data sheet: USB audio up to 24 bits, 96 kHz.
Max digital audio bit depth
24bits2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Data sheet: USB audio up to 24 bits, 96 kHz.
DAC
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
Custom EQ bands
51Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Technical features: 5 band customisable EQ + TrueSound mode.
EQ presets
Not available
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
Not available
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
Yes1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Page title: noise-cancelling wireless headphones with advanced noise cancellation.
ANC type
Hybrid1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Microphones: 4 mics per earcup (1x FB + 2x FF). FB is a feedback microphone and FF is a feedforward microphone, so the ANC uses both.3Press articletheabsolutesound.com/articles/bowers-wilkins-announces-its-all-new-px7-s3Read 23 October 2026Drive-unit microphones (feedback) and ambient microphones (feedforward) are both used.
ANC microphones
61Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 20261 feedback and 2 feedforward microphones per earcup, which is 6 for ANC. The page counts 4 per earcup, 8 in total. The press launch says two microphones monitor the drivers and four monitor ambient noise.3Press articletheabsolutesound.com/articles/bowers-wilkins-announces-its-all-new-px7-s3Read 23 October 2026Eight microphones in total: two measure each drive unit's output, four monitor ambient noise and two handle voice clarity. That gives six for ANC.7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/bowers-wilkins-px7-s3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Two ambient microphones plus one internal microphone per ear cup, and a pair of voice microphones.
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Yes2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.1: Ambient Pass-Through mode lets you hear outside sound without removing the headphones.3Press articletheabsolutesound.com/articles/bowers-wilkins-announces-its-all-new-px7-s3Read 23 October 2026Modes are Off, Pass-Through and On, with a transparency mode in the app.
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes
Boosted bass sound signature. The bass is very emphasized and the treble slightly underemphasized against the RTINGS target.11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bowers-wilkins/px7-s3Read 23 October 2026Public header, methodology v2.3, reviewed 2026-01-20: Sound Signature Boosted Bass. Test settings and the full curve are member-only and were not used.
Bass amount
7dB11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bowers-wilkins/px7-s3Read 23 October 2026Public header: Bass Amount Very Emphasized (7 dB) against the RTINGS target curve.
Treble amount
-3dB11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bowers-wilkins/px7-s3Read 23 October 2026Public header: Treble Amount Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB) against the RTINGS target curve.
Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
Not available
Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
Not available
Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
Call quality is on par with competitors. The microphones reject some noise while keeping voice quality, but will not match a dedicated studio microphone.8Reviewsoundguys.com/bowers-and-wilkins-px7-s3-review-an-unexpected-anc-heavyweight-142231Read 23 October 2026Review published 2025-08-13 and updated 2025-11-19. Mic demos in office, street, windy and reverberant settings. The reviewer calls call quality on par with competitors. No microphone measurements are given.
Mic low-frequency extension
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
Not available
Measured battery life
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes31.92
Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/bowers-and-wilkins-px7-s3-vs-apple-airpods-max-149910Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys test track of real music peaking at 75 dB SPL, ANC on, 31 hours 55 minutes. The article does not name the codec. The only wireless connection is Bluetooth. RTINGS gives 29 hours in its verdict text and does not state its settings in the public part.
Battery life (measured, max)
31.92h
Clamping force
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Microphone

Microphone
Built-in1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Page: 8 microphones in the ear cups. No boom.
Microphone element
Not available
Microphone pickup pattern
Not available
Voice microphones
Not available
Total microphones
81Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Microphones: 8 mics total, 4 per earcup. The voice-only count is not stored. The page says all mics are used for talk, while the launch coverage names two voice microphones.
Mic frequency response
Not available
Mic sensitivity
Not available
Mic signal-to-noise
Not available
Mic sample rate
Not available
Mic noise reduction
Not available
Flip to mute
Not available
Mute button
Not available
Mute indicator
Not available
Sidetone
Not available
Adjustable sidetone
Not available
Foam microphone windscreen
Not available

Connectivity

Audio connections
Bluetooth, USB, Analog2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth, the USB-C to USB-C cable (USB audio) and the USB-C to 3.5 mm cable (analog source).
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRS2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 7.1.1: the supplied cable has a 3.5 mm stereo jack for a source with an analog output.
Cable connector on headset
USB-C2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 7.1.1: the audio cable plugs into the USB-C socket on the right earcup.
Longest included cable
1.2m1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026In box: 1.2m USB-C to 3.5mm stereo jack audio cable and 1.2m USB-C to USB-C cable.
Headset USB plug or port
USB-C2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026USB-C socket on each earcup, one for the charging and USB cable and one for the audio cable.
Audio over USB-C cable
Yes2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 7.1.2: the headphones work as a USB sound output when connected to a computer with the USB-C cable.
Passive wired listening
No2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Note in 7.1.1: the headphones must have enough charge and be on to play from an analog source.6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bowers-and-wilkins-px7-s3-reviewRead 23 October 2026No option for wired listening when the battery is dead.
Wireless receiver
None2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026No dongle or receiver in the box.
Wireless receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Technical features: Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX Lossless technology.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Classic, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth codecs: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Classic, AAC, SBC. SoundGuys says iOS uses AAC only and Android can use the aptX codecs.
LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Bluetooth multipoint
Yes2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Data sheet lists multipoint connection. Section 5.3: paired with up to two devices, with audio from one at a time.
Multipoint devices
22Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 5.3: up to two devices, audio plays from one at a time.
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available
Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 5.1.3: pairs with compatible Android devices using Google Fast Pair.
Base station
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
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Compatibility

Compatible platforms
iOS, Android, Windows, macOS2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sections 5.1.1 and 5.1.2: iPhone, Mac, PC and Android pairing. The app is for iOS and Android.
Connection per platform
PlatformConnection
iOSBluetooth
AndroidBluetooth
WindowsBluetooth
macOSBluetooth
macOSUSB
Source2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth pairing for iPhone, Mac, PC and Android. Section 7.1.2 adds USB audio and a Mac setup note. Microphone use per platform is not stated.
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
Not available
Swappable battery
No8Reviewsoundguys.com/bowers-and-wilkins-px7-s3-review-an-unexpected-anc-heavyweight-142231Read 23 October 2026Earpads and headband padding are replaceable. The battery and USB-C port are not.
Batteries included
Not available
Claimed battery life
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes30
Source1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 202630 hours playback. The manual says 30 hours is with noise cancellation on at medium volume.2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Intro: up to 30 hours of wireless streaming with noise cancellation on at medium volume levels. Bluetooth codec is not stated.
Battery life (claimed, max)
30h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
30h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
Not available
Charging port
USB-C2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 4: USB-C socket on the left earcup.
Full charge time
120min2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 4: wait up to 2 hours for a full charge.
Quick charge time
15min1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 202630 hours playback, 7 hours with a 15 min charge.
Quick charge playback
7h1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 202630 hours playback, 7 hours with a 15 min charge.
Use while charging
Yes2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 4: the headphones can be used while charging.
Charging dock or stand
Not available

Controls

Controls
Buttons2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Right earcup has volume up, volume down and a multifunction button. The left earcup has a power slider and a quick action button.
Volume control
Buttons2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Volume up and volume down buttons on the right earcup.
Game and chat mix
Not available
Remappable controls
Yes2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 6.2.5: the quick action button can be customised in the app.
Wear detection
Yes2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.3: wear sensors on both sides pause playback and enter low power standby when removed.
Voice assistant
Voice assistant of the connected device2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2: the quick action button can call the voice assistant of the connected device.

Comfort and build

Headband type
Padded4Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/bowers-wilkins-px7-s3-reviewRead 23 October 2026The headband is described as nicely padded, with a new headband and arm mechanism. The inner section of the headband can be replaced.
Headband material
Fabric outer, memory foam padding under synthetic leather4Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/bowers-wilkins-px7-s3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Fabric around the outside of the headband and earcups, with pleather over memory foam at the contact points.
Frame material
Not available
Ear cup material
Plastic with fabric finish10Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/bowers-and-wilkins-px7-s3Read 23 October 2026Spec table: ear cups pleather over memory foam. Tom's Guide describes premium-feeling plastic and the maker lists a fabric finish.
Ear pad material
Memory foam with synthetic leather4Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/bowers-wilkins-px7-s3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Pleather over memory foam contact points.6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bowers-and-wilkins-px7-s3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Memory foam earcups with soft synthetic alternatives, no leather.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes4Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/bowers-wilkins-px7-s3-reviewRead 23 October 2026The inner section of the headband and the earpads can be removed and replaced by a trained service engineer, not by the user.8Reviewsoundguys.com/bowers-and-wilkins-px7-s3-review-an-unexpected-anc-heavyweight-142231Read 23 October 2026Earpads and headband padding are replaceable.
Ear pad attachment
Not available
Ear pad opening
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Not available

Software

Companion app
Bowers & Wilkins Music2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 6: Bowers & Wilkins Music app.
App platforms
iOS, Android2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 6: free for iOS and Android.
User firmware updates
Yes2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 6.3: software updates are delivered through the app.

Dimensions and weight

Headset weight
300g(10.6 oz)1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Net weight 300g (without carry case).
Headset dimensions
Not available

Certifications

Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
Apple MFi (Made for iPhone)2Owner's manualwerner-musica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Px7S3_Manual_.pdfRead 23 October 2026Data sheet technical features: Apple MFi Made For iPhone.

In the box

In the box
Px7 S3 wireless over-ear headphones, Carry case, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable, Documentation1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026In box accessories: 1.2m USB-C to 3.5mm stereo jack audio cable, 1.2m USB-C to USB-C cable, carry case. The manual also lists the documentation.
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-C to USB-C cable1.21
USB-C to 3.5 mm stereo jack audio cable1.21
Source1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Both 1.2 m cables are listed under in box accessories.
Carrying case
Hard1Maker product pagebowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s3/301020.htmlRead 23 October 2026Carry case is in the box. Tom's Guide calls it a hard case. Expert Reviews calls it semi-hard.6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bowers-and-wilkins-px7-s3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Verdict lists the best hard case yet. The case has a magnetically closing section for the cables.

Warranty

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