Bowers & Wilkins PX8 McLaren Edition

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 McLaren Edition

Bowers & Wilkins
77 Overall Score
vs
TOZO HT3

TOZO HT3

TOZO
88 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 McLaren Edition

85 out of 100 high confidence 36 reviews

The Bowers & Wilkins PX8 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, luxurious build materials like Napa leather and metal, and comfortable fit. Many users consider them a significant upgrade over competitors like Sony XM5 and Bose, praising the clear, balanced audio and effective noise cancellation. However, a few reviewers note issues with high price, heavy weight causing discomfort over long periods, a strong chemical smell initially, and subpar noise cancellation compared to Bose. One user reported a charging defect and returned the product.

Pros
  • Exceptional sound quality
  • Luxurious build materials (Napa leather, metal)
  • Comfortable fit for long sessions
  • Effective noise cancellation
  • Clear and balanced audio
Cons
  • High price point
  • Heavy weight causes discomfort over time
  • Strong chemical smell initially
  • Noise cancellation inferior to Bose
  • Charging defect reported
👍 Sound quality 20
👍 Build quality 12
👍 Comfort 10
🤔 Noise cancellation 8
🤔 Value for money 7
👍 Battery life 5

TOZO HT3

92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

Based on 19 reviews, the TOZO HT3 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, impressive noise cancellation, and exceptional value for money. Users consistently praise the long battery life, comfort for extended wear, and the useful companion app with customizable EQ. The main criticisms are minor: some find the plastic build feels slightly cheap, the ANC is good but not the absolute best on the market, and one user noted the fit can look a bit bulky.

Pros
  • Exceptional value for money
  • Excellent sound quality with clear vocals and punchy bass
  • Impressive noise cancellation for the price point
  • Long battery life lasting several days with regular use
  • Very comfortable for extended wear
Cons
  • Plastic build feels slightly cheap
  • ANC is good but not the best on the market
  • Buttons could be improved
  • Fit can look slightly bulky
  • Small instruction text
👍 Sound quality 18
👍 Value for money 15
👍 Noise cancellation 14
👍 Battery life 10
👍 Comfort 10
🤔 Build quality 6

Scores

Budget
Bowers & Wilkins
76
TOZO
87
Gaming
Bowers & Wilkins
68
TOZO
82
Work
Bowers & Wilkins
62
TOZO
74
Music
Bowers & Wilkins
67
TOZO
72
Commute
Bowers & Wilkins
60
TOZO
71
Studio
Bowers & Wilkins
65
TOZO
68
Calls
Bowers & Wilkins
58
TOZO
65

Specifications

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 McLaren EditionTOZO HT3
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✗✓★
Weight0.32 kg0.25 kg★
Ear CushionLeatherSponge
HeadbandAluminum, LeatherSilicone Protein Sponge
Audio
Driver Typecarbon conedynamic
Driver Size40 mm40 mm
Drivers—2★
Freq Min—20 Hz★
Freq Max—20 kHz★
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—100 dB★
Hi-Res Audio✓✓
CodecsBowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Over-Ear Wireless Headphones, Advanced Active Noise Cancellation, 30-Hour Battery Life, 15-Min Quick ChargingTOZO HT3 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphones, 90H Playtime Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth Headset, Spatial Audio AI Chat with 5 Mics, Supports Dual Connection and USB-C Input, with 32 EQ Music Modes, Blue
Surround—Spatial Audio
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typeproprietaryadaptive
Transparency✓★—
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth—6.0
Multipoint—✓★
Wired Connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable Cable✓★—
Cable Length1.2000000476837158 m—
Range—15 m★
Battery
Battery Life30 hrs90 hrs★
Charge Time2 hrs2 hrs
Fast Charging15 min for 7 hours playback10 min for 9 hours playback
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count6★4
NC Mic✓✓
Boom Mic✗✗
Detachable Mic—✗
Features
Voice AssistantSiriOther
Touch Controls✗✗
AppBowers & Wilkins Music AppTOZO App
Gaming Mode—✓★
Water Resistance—IPX4

Pros & Cons

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 McLaren Edition

  • Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile

TOZO HT3

  • Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile

Pricing

TOZO HT3 is $819 cheaper (28.4x less).

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 McLaren Edition0.091score per dollar
vs
TOZO HT32.926score per dollar

TOZO HT3 offers 32.2x better value for money

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 McLaren Edition

Verdict

★ Winner: TOZO HT3

Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.

TOZO HT3 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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