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Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3

What QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) does better (0) and where Px7 S3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ $330
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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Bowers & Wilkins · 2025Px7 S3
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $310
9.2Noise control & calls6.7
4.9Battery3.7

Why is QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) better than Px7 S3?

QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Px7 S3 better than QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): Yes
  2. aptXNo · QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—8
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h30 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Battery capacity850 mAh—
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 2,5 h15 min → 7 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight—300 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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