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Experts recommend Bose QuietComfort Ultra more than Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

As of 20 Nov 2024, experts prefer Bose QuietComfort Ultra over Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e, but both Headphones have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Bose QuietComfort Ultra received 9 recommendations: from IGN (17 May 2024), Tom's Guide (15 Oct 2024) What Hi-Fi (11 Nov 2024) and 6 others. By contrast, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e received only 2 recommendations from Tom's Guide (15 Oct 2024) and CNET (15 Oct 2024).

Rank Change Price Headphones
IGN
Tom's Guide
What Hi-Fi
Digital Trends
WIRED
CNET
Wirecutter
PCMag
T3
Rtings.com
2
- $429
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience.
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3
5
2
2
1
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3
1
1
14
+1 $284
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
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6
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12
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 15 Oct 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #3 and Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e as #6
    Rank Headphones Comment
    ... ... ...
    #3 out of 9 Bose QuietComfort Ultra
    The best wireless headphones for ANC
    ... ... ...
    #6 out of 9 Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
    Updated premium over-ears with elite sound
    ... ... ...
  • On 15 Oct 2024 CNET ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #1 and Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e as #12
    Rank Headphones Comment
    #1 out of 16 Bose QuietComfort Ultra
    Best Bose noise-canceling headphones
    ... ... ...
    #12 out of 16 Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
    Evolved Bowers & Wilkins noise-canceling headphones
    ... ... ...
  • On 17 May 2024 IGN ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #4
    Rank Headphones Comment
    ... ... ...
    #4 out of 9 Bose QuietComfort Ultra
    Best Closed-Back Wireless Headphones
    ... ... ...
  • On 11 Nov 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #5
    Rank Headphones Comment
    ... ... ...
    #5 out of 8 Bose QuietComfort Ultra
    Class-leading noise cancellation and premium sound are straight from the top drawer
    ... ... ...
  • On 5 Jul 2024 Digital Trends ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #2
    Rank Headphones Comment
    ... ... ...
    #2 out of 11 Bose QuietComfort Ultra
    Best noise canceling
    ... ... ...
  • On 29 Aug 2024 WIRED ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #2
    Rank Headphones Comment
    ... ... ...
    #2 out of 14 Bose QuietComfort Ultra
    Best Noise Canceling
    ... ... ...
  • On 12 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #3
    Rank Headphones Comment
    ... ... ...
    #3 out of 10 Bose QuietComfort Ultra
    Best Headphones for Noise Cancellation / Editor's Choice
    ... ... ...
  • On 12 Nov 2024 T3 ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #1
    Rank Headphones Comment
    #1 out of 9 Bose QuietComfort Ultra
    The best noise cancelling headphones overall
    ... ... ...
    Source: www.t3.com
  • On 29 Aug 2024 Rtings.com ranked Bose QuietComfort Ultra as #1
    Rank Headphones Comment
    #1 out of 7 Bose QuietComfort Ultra
    Best Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
    ... ... ...

After counting and adding up the 97 expert endorsements of the November rankings, Bose QuietComfort Ultra outranks Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e. This is not to say that Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e is a bad option. Like Bose QuietComfort Ultra, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Bose QuietComfort Ultra outranks Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e by 12 positions. This indicates that, as of 20 Nov 2024, Bose QuietComfort Ultra is more critically acclaimed than Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e.
Rank Change Price Headphones
IGN
Tom's Guide
What Hi-Fi
Digital Trends
WIRED
CNET
Wirecutter
PCMag
T3
Rtings.com
1
- $398
Sony WH-1000XM5
The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience.
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
5
7
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2
- $429
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience.
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3
5
2
2
1
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3
1
1
3
- $535
Apple AirPods Max
The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience.
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9
6
3
5
7
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9
8
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4
- $279
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [10]

82
Total expert reviews: 10
  • with a score: 4
  • without a score: 6
Highest score by headphonecheck.com
90
Average score based on 10 reviews
82
Lowest score by Expert Reviews
80

Score distribution:

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No expert reviews linked yet for Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e.
From Seller:
  • SPATIAL AUDIO HEADPHONES: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones with spatial audio give you an immersive experience that makes music feel more real; CustomTune technology offers personalized sound, shaped to you
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From Seller:
  • PREMIUM "EVOLVED" HEADPHONES - Hear the music exactly as the artist intended with the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Over-Ear Headphones. Features a 24-bit DSP with custom-designed 40mm drive units, carefully angled inside each earcup & Qualcomm aptX Adaptive
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