The gift that makes the commute quiet.
Some gifts get used for a week. Good headphones get used every single day: on the plane, at the gym, on the walk to work. Bowers & Wilkins’ Px7 S3 is the brand’s newest over-ear noise-cancelling headphone, and it caught our eye as a holiday gift that feels like a real upgrade. Our crew dug into the details. Here’s what we found.
What the Px7 S3 Is
Wireless over-ear headphones from a British audio brand known for studio speakers, rebuilt with slimmer earcups, a refined headband and better sound than the Px7 S2e it replaces.
Standout Features
Adaptive noise cancellation
Eight microphones tune out planes, trains and open offices.
Crystal-clear calls
Those same eight mics keep your voice clear on calls.
aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive
High-quality Bluetooth that adjusts to keep the connection steady.
30 hours of playback
Enough for a long trip and back.
Five-band EQ
Tune the sound in the Bowers & Wilkins Music app.
Who It’s For
Frequent flyers, commuters and the guy on your list who already has everything except headphones that actually sound good. It comes in five finishes, from Anthracite Black to Vintage Maroon, so it’s easy to match the person.
Want to Go All Out?
The Px8 S2 is the flagship, with carbon drivers and leather and aluminum finishes.
What We Want to Find Out
How it compares to the big names
Noise cancelling on a cross-country flight.
All-day comfort
How the slimmer earcups feel after hour three.
Best for: a holiday gift he’ll use every day
The perk: free delivery and 30-day returns, per Bowers & Wilkins
Caught our eye. A full crew review lands once a pair has seen a few flights.
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