Bowers & Wilkins FP42951
The angled carbon drive unit delivers hi-res audio with superior clarity, backed by 30-hour battery life and a 15-minute quick charge for 7 hours of playback. Memory foam cushions wrapped in Nappa leather and lightweight aluminum arms provide comfort during extended wear, while adjustable ANC and external microphones enhance call clarity. Best for home listeners and office use who want luxurious, long-lasting sound; less ideal for noisy commutes given a low 20.9 commute score.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong mic (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (18th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 6 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Leather |
Audio
| Impedance | 8 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Over-Ear Headphones Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling, Luxurious Materials, 30-Hour Battery Life, 15-Min Quick Charging, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Bowers & Wilkins FP42951 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 S6CAW-R740 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | - | 45 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 8 | 470 | 314 | 32 | 48 | 8 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 24 | 40 | 49 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers & Wilkins FP42951 | 73.7 | 68.1 | 35 | 47.1 | 3.2 | 17.9 | 35.2 | 73 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 89.1 | 68.1 | 92.4 | 40.8 | 72.7 | 81 | 93.1 | 87.5 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 98.3 | 81.5 | 53.6 | 97.7 | 55.1 |
| Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 S6CAW-R740 Compare | 80.6 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 75 | 85.1 | 46.5 | 97.4 | 98.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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