Corsair Virtuoso Pro (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2023 · PS5 Edition
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
Over-ear · 2023
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair Virtuoso Pro (PS5 Edition) lands at 86 and Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e at 89. That puts Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Corsair Virtuoso Pro (PS5 Edition) if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2eTuning, detail, and staging
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e leads on sound (89 vs 86).
Noise cancelling
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2eANC strength for commute and travel
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e leads on anc (87 vs 70).
Comfort
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2eLong-session wearability
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e leads on comfort (88 vs 84).
Value for money
Corsair Virtuoso Pro (PS5 Edition)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Corsair Virtuoso Pro (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($199 vs $399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair Virtuoso Pro (PS5 Edition) | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Over-ear |
| Variant | PS5 Edition | — |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
Corsair Virtuoso Pro (PS5 Edition)
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
FAQ: Corsair Virtuoso Pro (PS5 Edition) vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
Which is better, Corsair Virtuoso Pro (PS5 Edition) or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Corsair Virtuoso Pro (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +
At $199, Corsair Virtuoso Pro (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Is Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e worth the price? +
At $399, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.
Does Corsair Virtuoso Pro (PS5 Edition) or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for sound quality, Corsair Virtuoso Pro (PS5 Edition) or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — leads on sound (89 vs 86). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Corsair Virtuoso Pro (PS5 Edition) or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — leads on anc (87 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.