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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e vs HifiMan Edition XS

What PX7 S2e does better (2) and where Edition XS wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e
Bowers & Wilkins · 2023PX7 S2e
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $230
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HifiMan Edition XS
HifiMan · 2022Edition XS
2 advantages≈ $210
7.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is PX7 S2e better than Edition XS?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Edition XS: No
  2. Weight307 g vs 405 g+32%

Why is Edition XS better than PX7 S2e?

  1. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 50,000 Hz2.5×
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 8 Hz+25%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size43 mm—
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency10 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz50,000 Hz
Impedance22 Ω18 Ω
Sensitivity—92 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h—
Battery life with ANC30 h—
Charging time7 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5—
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight307 g405 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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