Sony WH-1000XM6 Midnight
Score: 85/100
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Black
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 delivers audiophile-grade sound, strong active noise cancellation and a 30-hour battery, but its 1.1 kg weight and lack of a foldable design make it less travel-friendly. It excels for listeners who prioritize sound fidelity and ANC over portability. Best suited for audiophiles and frequent travelers who value premium build and long endurance.
The Sony WH-1000XM6 are premium over-ear wireless headphones featuring industry-leading adaptive ANC and a 31.75-hour battery life. Their weight of 254 g and lack of wireless charging make them less ideal for users seeking ultra-light or wireless-charge convenience. Best suited for travelers and audiophiles who prioritize top-tier noise cancellation and high-resolution audio.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
31.75 hoursbest | 30 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 254 gbest | 1,134 g |
| ↓ lower better | 3 minutesbest | 15 minutes |
30 mm | 40 mmbest | |
48 Ωbest | 33 Ω | |
10 mbest | — | |
12best | 8 | |
1 years | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (ANC On) (hours) | 31.75 hours | 30 hours |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 3 minutes | 15 minutes |
Audio(5) | ||
Noise Cancellation Type | Adaptive | Active |
Driver Size (mm) | 30 mm | 40 mm |
Impedance (Ω) | 48 Ω | 33 Ω |
Supported Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive |
Microphone Count | 12 | 8 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 254 g | 1134 g |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
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Professional reviewers praise the WH-1000XM6 for its dramatically faster QN3 processor, which translates into superior adaptive ANC, and for its exceptional battery endurance that comfortably covers long trips. The addition of high-resolution codecs like LDAC and 360 Reality Audio is also lauded for delivering an immersive listening experience, while the refined multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity is seen as a practical upgrade for multitaskers.
Direct user reviews are scarce in the available data; however, manufacturer and retailer descriptions stress all-day comfort, travel convenience, and strong ANC performance, suggesting a generally positive perception among everyday consumers despite the lack of explicit user-generated feedback.
“Exceptional sound quality with high resolution, deeper bass, vocal clarity, wide soundstage, and tactile bass.”
“unexpected ANC heavyweight”
Professional reviewers commend the Px7 S3 as a refined upgrade with richer detail, deeper bass, wider soundstage and effective ANC, while noting its weight and lack of folding.
Everyday users rave about outstanding audio fidelity, effective ANC, long battery life and premium aesthetics, but complain about the 300 g weight, ANC pressure sensation and missing foldable design.
