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Apple AirPods Max vs Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e

What AirPods Max does better (0) and where PX7 S2e wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Max
Apple · 2021AirPods Max
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $460
vs
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e
Bowers & Wilkins · 2023PX7 S2e
5.5Score
4 advantages≈ $230
Higher score
8.7Noise control & calls7.8
2.6Battery2.9

Why is AirPods Max better than PX7 S2e?

AirPods Max has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PX7 S2e better than AirPods Max?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 30 h+50%
  2. Battery life with ANC20 h vs 30 h+50%
  3. Weight385 g vs 307 g+25%
  4. Driver size40 mm vs 43 mm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm43 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency—10 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—22 Ω
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones9—
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h30 h
Battery life with ANC20 h30 h
Charging time—7 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1,5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecs—aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight385 g307 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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