Headphones / Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 vs Soundcore Space One
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 vs Soundcore Space One
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
The best-sounding headphone here, with replaceable pads to make it last.
Wins overall by 0.0 points
Quick Verdict
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 wins by 0.0 points, which is not enough to settle it. LDAC and a 40-hour ANC battery for under $100 — the budget value pick. Pick on the specs that matter to you, not the overall score.
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 and Soundcore Space One are both closely matched headphones models, and the Soundcore Space One is $379 cheaper than the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 ($99.99 vs $479). On Value, the Soundcore Space One leads (9.5 vs 7.0/10) — features and performance relative to price. On Sound Quality, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 leads (9.5 vs 7.5/10) — driver performance, tuning, and detail. On Durability, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 leads (8.5 vs 6.5/10) — build materials, hinge quality, and reported longevity. Overall, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 scores 7.8/10 across our 10 scoring categories versus 7.8/10 for the Soundcore Space One, though the gap is close enough that your specific use case should decide it. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 | Soundcore Space One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $479.00 | $99.99 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Battery Life (hrs) | 30 | 40✓ |
| Battery (ANC off) (hrs) | Bowers & Wilkins quotes only the 30-hour figure | 55 |
| Quick Charge (min for 3hrs) | 6.4 | 3.75✓ |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Weight (g) | 300 | 260✓ |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Advanced adaptive ANC using 8 microphones, with a Pass-Through mode | Adaptive hybrid ANC with adjustable strength and an automatic mode |
| Multipoint Pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones (mics) | 8✓ | 3 |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Water Resistance | None | None |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | Anthracite Black, Indigo Blue, Canvas White | Black, White, Blue |
Category Scores
Battery
The Soundcore Space One leads clearly here, 9.2 against 8.0 — a 1.2-point margin on playtime, standby, and charging speed. If that is what you are buying for, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Noise Cancelling
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 leads clearly here, 8.0 against 7.5 — a 0.5-point margin on how well ambient noise is blocked. If that is what you are buying for, the Soundcore Space One does not close the gap elsewhere.
Comfort
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 and Soundcore Space One are level here, at 7.8/10 each. clamp force, padding, and weight for long sessions is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Sound Quality
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 leads clearly here, 9.5 against 7.5 — a 2.0-point margin on driver performance, tuning, and detail. If that is what you are buying for, the Soundcore Space One does not close the gap elsewhere.
Call & Mic Quality
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 leads clearly here, 7.5 against 7.0 — a 0.5-point margin on voice clarity and background noise rejection on calls. If that is what you are buying for, the Soundcore Space One does not close the gap elsewhere.
Travel
The Soundcore Space One leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.0 — a 1.5-point margin on foldability, case, ANC on planes, battery for long trips. If that is what you are buying for, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Gaming
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 leads clearly here, 7.0 against 6.5 — a 0.5-point margin on latency, low-lag mode support, and soundstage. If that is what you are buying for, the Soundcore Space One does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Soundcore Space One leads clearly here, 9.5 against 7.0 — a 2.5-point margin on features and performance relative to price. If that is what you are buying for, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Durability
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 leads clearly here, 8.5 against 6.5 — a 2.0-point margin on build materials, hinge quality, and reported longevity. If that is what you are buying for, the Soundcore Space One does not close the gap elsewhere.
Features
The Soundcore Space One leads clearly here, 8.0 against 7.5 — a 0.5-point margin on app ecosystem, multipoint, spatial audio, extras. If that is what you are buying for, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 if…
- • Sound Quality matters most to you — the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 scores 9.5/10 here (driver performance, tuning, and detail).
- • Durability matters most to you — the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 scores 8.5/10 here (build materials, hinge quality, and reported longevity).
- • Your main use case is professionals.
Choose the Soundcore Space One if…
- • Value matters most to you — the Soundcore Space One scores 9.5/10 here (features and performance relative to price).
- • Travel matters most to you — the Soundcore Space One scores 8.5/10 here (foldability, case, ANC on planes, battery for long trips).
- • Battery matters most to you — the Soundcore Space One scores 9.2/10 here (playtime, standby, and charging speed).
- • You want to spend less — it's $379 cheaper.
- • Your main use case is students or commute.
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Pros
- +The best pure sound quality of any headphone here
- +aptX Lossless with a dedicated discrete amplifier
- +Earpads and headband padding are user-replaceable, which extends its life considerably
- +Both 3.5mm analog and USB-C digital wired listening
Cons
- −Does not fold, so the case is bulky
- −300g and you notice it
- −ANC is good but clearly behind Bose and Sony
- −The most expensive non-Apple option here
- −No LDAC
Soundcore Space One
Pros
- +LDAC hi-res codec support at a sub-$100 price
- +40 hours with ANC on beats every flagship here
- +Full 8-band EQ and hearing personalisation
- +Folds properly and comes with a case
Cons
- −Plastic build feels its price
- −ANC is good for the money but well short of Bose or Sony
- −No USB-C audio playback, charging only
- −No IP rating
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FAQs
Is the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 or Soundcore Space One better overall?+
Based on our 10-category scoring, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Value, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 or the Soundcore Space One?+
The Soundcore Space One scores higher on Value (9.5/10 vs 7.0/10) — features and performance relative to price.
Which is better for Sound Quality, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 or the Soundcore Space One?+
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 scores higher on Sound Quality (9.5/10 vs 7.5/10) — driver performance, tuning, and detail.
Which is better for Durability, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 or the Soundcore Space One?+
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 scores higher on Durability (8.5/10 vs 6.5/10) — build materials, hinge quality, and reported longevity.
Which is better for Travel, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 or the Soundcore Space One?+
The Soundcore Space One scores higher on Travel (8.5/10 vs 7.0/10) — foldability, case, ANC on planes, battery for long trips.
Is the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 worth the price difference over the Soundcore Space One?+
The Soundcore Space One is the cheaper option at $99.99 versus $479. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Value.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 is the better fit if you mainly care about professionals. The Soundcore Space One is the better fit for students or commute.
What's the warranty on the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 vs the Soundcore Space One?+
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 ships with a 12-month warranty; the Soundcore Space One ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
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