Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
Headphones
$399List price
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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs Beats Studio Pro
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Beats
Beats Studio Pro
Headphones
$349List price
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Your starting point
Buy the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e.
- Leads 3 of 5 rankable overall specs; Beats Studio Pro takes 2.
- Battery life: 30 hours vs 24 hours
How we reached this
We compare the published specifications relevant to your priority. Each rankable specification counts once; your selected requirements can rule a product out. This is a guide to the numbers, not a laboratory performance score.
Multipoint Bluetooth: Yes vs No
Beats Studio Pro is $50 cheaper. Pay the difference only if battery life matters to you.
The trade-off to know
Check first: the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e does not fold. the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e weighs over 300 g. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.
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The differences, in detail.
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| What you’re comparing | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e | Beats Studio Pro |
|---|---|---|
| WeightDesign | 307 g (10.8 oz) | 260 g (9.17 oz) |
| FoldableDesign | No (swivel earcups) | Yes (folds into compact carrying case) |
| Carrying caseDesign | Slim fabric hard-shell travel case included | Woven fabric zippered carrying case with cable storage |
| Active Noise CancellingAudio | Yes (Hybrid Noise Cancellation with 6 microphones) | Yes (Fully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling) |
| Battery lifeConnectivity & Battery | 30 hours (ANC on) | 24 hours (ANC/Transparency on) / 40 hours (ANC off) |
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Both sides of the decision
What you gain. What you give up.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
Reasons to choose it
- Exquisite musical detail, separation, and stereo imaging
- High-end construction with memory foam earcups and metal arms
- Direct 24-bit streaming support from Bowers & Wilkins Music App
Worth considering
- ANC is good but not on par with class leaders Bose/Sony
- Microphone wind reduction in outdoor calls is average
Beats Studio Pro
Reasons to choose it
- Lossless 24-bit/48kHz audio playback via USB-C cable
- Strong battery life (up to 40 hours with ANC off / 24 hours with ANC on)
- Dual Apple and Android one-touch native pairing ecosystems
Worth considering
- Plastic build feel compared to aluminum rivals
- No automatic wear-detection auto-pause
Beyond the spec sheet
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Know what’s behind the comparison
Published specs. Visible sources.
Clinchmark compares manufacturer specifications and other published information. We have not independently lab-tested these products. Editorial assessments and unknown values are identified in the specification details.
Catalog snapshot: September 1, 2026. Prices, availability, and provider terms can change.
Still weighing it up?
Which is cheaper, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or the Beats Studio Pro?
Beats Studio Pro costs $50 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or Beats Studio Pro?
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e has this deal-breaker: does not fold. Takes a bigger slot in a carry-on.
Which is better for flights & commutes, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e or the Beats Studio Pro?
For flights & commutes, buy the Beats Studio Pro. Leads 2 of 3 rankable flights & commutes specs; Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e takes 1. Weight: 260 g vs 307 g
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 14 specs tracked here, 9 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.