Px7 S3 Headphones
Over-ear · ANC · 30h · aptX Adaptive · BT 5.2
MSRP
Headphone 1 Headphones
Over-ear · ANC · 40h · LDAC · BT 5.3
MSRP
Our verdict
The Px7 S3 Headphones takes the performance lead with a 11% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, more of memory, and higher TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 0% more frames per second across demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2.
However, the Headphone 1 Headphones tells a compelling value story. At $150 versus the Px7 S3 Headphones's $400 price tag, it costs 167% less while delivering performance that's only 11% behind. Its of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.
Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the Headphone 1 Headphones is the smarter purchase. The Px7 S3 Headphones only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.
Performance winner
Px7 S3 Headphones
11% faster overall
Best value for money
Headphone 1 Headphones
36% better value per dollar
Px7 S3 Headphones best for
Raw performance
11% faster overall
Audio
Battery
Comfort
Connectivity
Noise Cancellation
Frequently asked questions
Is the Px7 S3 Headphones worth $250 more than the Headphone 1 Headphones?
It depends on your needs. The Px7 S3 Headphones scores 84 overall vs 76 for the Headphone 1 Headphones. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the Headphone 1 Headphones offers better value.
Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the Px7 S3 Headphones or Headphone 1 Headphones?
The Px7 S3 Headphones delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The Px7 S3 Headphones provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the Headphone 1 Headphones still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.
Can the Headphone 1 Headphones handle 4K gaming?
The Headphone 1 Headphones can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the Px7 S3 Headphones is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.
Which should I buy, the Px7 S3 Headphones or Headphone 1 Headphones?
Choose the Headphone 1 Headphones if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the Px7 S3 Headphones if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.
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