Bowers & Wilkins PX8 McLaren Edition
Bowers & Wilkins
79 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
92 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Commute
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins PX8 McLaren Edition | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Protein Leather |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | carbon cone | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Over-Ear Wireless Headphones, Advanced Active Noise Cancellation, 30-Hour Battery Life, 15-Min Quick Charging | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | proprietary | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 7 hours playback | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music App | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins PX8 McLaren Edition
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 92 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 38 specs.