Bowers & Wilkins PX7

Big, crisp, energetic sound ; Long lasting battery ; Useful wear sensor tech ; Impressive Ambient pass-through mode

Bettered for ANC ; Choppy signal in busy areas ; Bit big for smaller heads

With the PX7, Bowers & Wilkins produced a headphone with great sound and some excellent features. The ANC is just fine though, and the design may be troublesome for smaller heads.

Gorgeous design ; Very comfortable ; Excellent sound quality ; Good noise cancellation

Best-in-class sound quality Competitive battery life Robust Bluetooth connection Dapper design

Earcups don’t collapse No swipe/touch playback controls

If you’re looking for class-leading wireless, noise-canceling headphones and you're not put off by a premium price tag, Bowers & Wilkins’ latest flagship pair are well worth considering. The cheaper Sony WH-1000XM3 rivals may be slightly better value,...

Lively, insightful sound ; Three-tiered noise cancellation ; Sophisticated, comfortable design

Earcups don’t fold inwards

B&W’s flagship noise-cancellers are born entertainers and can rub shoulders with the very best

Powerful audio performance with rich bass depth and sculpted highs. ; Strong ANC with multiple modes. ; App allows ambient levels to be mixed in with ANC. ; Can be used in wired mode.

Expensive. ; ANC is quite good, but not best in class. ; Sculpted sound signature isn't for everyone.

The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 headphones balance strong wireless noise cancellation with excellent audio performance for a very high price.

Wide, open soundstage Comfortable to wear Support for aptX Adaptive

Very expensive Noise cancelation could be stronger

With fantastic audio fidelity, a comfortable fit, and class-leading aptX Adaptive technology, the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones could give the likes of Sony and Bose a run for their money. However, they're pretty expensive and their...

Superb audio performance from large drivers ; Better and lighter headset design ; Robust feel ; Excellent noise cancellation ; 30 hours battery life

Not quite as premium-looking as predecessor ; Flat-folding design rather than bend-in earcups

Bowers & Wilkins does it again - producing a superb pair of wireless ANC headphones that do not compromise on audio performance. They are also lighter and more comfortable than the company's previous flagship model. Excellent stuff all round.