Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Over-Ear Headphones Wireless
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 build (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong sound (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong mic (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
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 |
| Headband | aluminum |
Audio
| Driver Type | carbon drive |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| 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 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Fast Charging | 15min charge for 7 hours playback |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| App | B&W Music App |
vs Competition
| Spec | Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Over-Ear Headphones Wireless | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | carbon drive | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 32 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 8 | - | 314 | 34 | 32 | 32 |
| 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 | - | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 57 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Over-Ear Headphones Wireless | 75.8 | 81.6 | 92.7 | 83.6 | 78.5 | 14.8 | 87.4 | 60.3 | 71.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT Compare | 98.4 | 98.7 | 79 | 96.6 | 90.6 | 57.4 | 0 | 96.9 | 99.8 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 87.2 | 79 | 96.5 | 79.5 | 57.4 | 71.4 | 99.1 | 89.2 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.8 | 98.7 | 79 | 97.7 | 88.1 | 57.4 | 53.7 | 98 | 65 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 71.4 | 79 | 87.3 | 94.9 | 89.1 | 82 | 99.3 | 98.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 91.2 | 71.4 | 92.7 | 47.7 | 76.6 | 83 | 81.8 | 94.2 | 89.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From €360
Price History
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
