Bowers & Wilkins Px8
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.
form factor over-ear
driver type carbon drive
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 8
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
battery life hours 30
71 Overall Score
Price €399
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Nappa 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 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | carbon drive | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 8 | 314 | 470 | 16 | 34 | 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 | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 | 77.5 | 84.7 | 93.7 | 85.3 | 80.9 | 14.3 | 86.6 | 63.9 | 71.8 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 89.3 | 81.3 | 96.8 | 81.9 | 61.8 | 70.2 | 99.2 | 89.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 89.3 | 93.7 | 98.4 | 93 | 90.9 | 37.2 | 98.6 | 71.8 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87.7 | 93.7 | 95 | 77.2 | 34.7 | 86.6 | 95.9 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95.2 | 98.8 | 81.3 | 98 | 89.2 | 61.8 | 52.8 | 98.1 | 65.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 95.2 | 84.7 | 96.2 | 63.7 | 79.3 | 85.6 | 70.2 | 99.4 | 76.8 |
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