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Audio Technica ATH-R70xa vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3

What ATH-R70xa does better (2) and where Px7 S3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-R70xa
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-R70xa
2 advantages≈ $370
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Bowers & Wilkins · 2025Px7 S3
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $310
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls6.7

Why is ATH-R70xa better than Px7 S3?

  1. Weight199 g vs 300 g+51%
  2. Driver size45 mm vs 40 mm+12%

Why is Px7 S3 better than ATH-R70xa?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-R70xa: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size45 mm40 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency5 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance470 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—8
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—30 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 7 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, 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 / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight199 g300 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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