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Rank 17 out of 55 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Bowers & Wilkins

PX8

Name: PX8
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins

around $699

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

320 Pros

74%
21 reviews (3h 28m)

114 Cons

Experience unparalleled luxury and impressive sound with the Bowers & Wilkins PX8 over-ear headphones. Crafted with premium materials like Napa leather and cast aluminum, these headphones exude sophistication and offer exceptional comfort for extended listening sessions. Enjoy a rich, immersive soundscape thanks to custom-designed 40mm carbon cone...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

81%

84 vs 20

Sound Quality

72%

31 vs 12

Comfort

63%

29 vs 17

Features

63%

22 vs 13

Connectivity

90%

43 vs 5

Design & Style

Reviewer verdict

Across 21 YouTube reviews, the Bowers & Wilkins PX8 earns an Index score of 3.9/5, ranking #17 among Over-Ear Headphones. Reviewers most often praise its sound quality, design & style, battery life, while the most common criticisms concern value for money, sound quality.

The Bowers & Wilkins PX8 is repeatedly praised for its top-tier sound quality by many reviewers (62 mentions), with notes of natural, detailed mids and treble, strong but controlled bass, convincing imaging and an engaging, lively presentation. Reviewers also commonly highlight premium design and materials, luxurious Napa leather and solid metal construction, plus an upscale unboxing and aesthetic (31 mentions). Battery life and fast charging are frequently cited as reliable and convenient, with roughly 28 mentions noting ~30-hour stamina and a 15-minute quick charge for several hours of playback. Additional recurring positives include comfortable long-wear ergonomics, dependable Bluetooth connectivity and useful app features such as EQ and wear detection (comfort 26, connectivity 19, features 27).

Criticisms center on the PX8’s high price and perceived weak value-for-money, a recurrent theme across many reviewers (20 cons mentioning cost). Some reviewers also felt the sound can be bass-heavy or a bit compact compared with more spacious competitors, and a minority reported vocal balance or detail retrieval issues (20 cons related to sound). Feature and software limitations were mentioned repeatedly: reviewers found the app and EQ basic or flaky, some automatic-pause/head-detection behavior problematic, and certain advanced codecs or spatial features absent (17 cons on features, 13 on connectivity). Comfort and ANC received mixed notes too: several reviewers noted the headphone’s weight, warm leather pads and clamp can be less comfortable over long sessions, and ANC, while effective, is not unanimously considered class-leading versus top rivals (comfort 12, noise cancellation 12).

Analysis based on 21 YouTube reviews (3h 28m of video) with 320 pros and 114 cons extracted.

Pros (320)

Sound Quality (84)

succeeds tremendously in producing Superior sound quality due to its unique traits ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 4:13
40 millimeters Dynamic full range carbon cone drivers pointing towards the ears for an improved time alignment and stereo image ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 1:34
produces more bass Rich low frequencies than mw75 can offer ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 3:37
increased high frequency performance ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 2:35
excellent audio experience ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 0:10
surpasses its sibling in almost every dimension of audio quality ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 2:01
clean precise and dynamic ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 3:24
strong and well contained frequency range generating a unified sound output along with good timing preservation ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 4:02
some of the best headphones I've come across with a closed back that these will give you an incredible sense of immersiveness ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 4:19
24-bit high resolution DSP for higher quality music ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 1:43
neither sharp enough to cause sibilance nor too dense to make sound off-balanced ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 3:53
much bigger wider and more expansive sound stage compared to the px7s II ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 1:53
oval shaped ear cups give a natural Sound Stage ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 0:41
denser approach to sound, more weight and Power in its performance ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 3:45
high quality sound ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 0:12
there's little or no sense of overt processing that you just sit there and enjoy the performance for what it is. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 7:15
sound really really good, probably some of the best sounding headphones I've heard in a long long time ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 12:21
really really good audio quality ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 1:43
good bass but it wasn't overpowering the mids and highs sounded great ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 12:55
custom designed 40 mm drivers ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 1:48
The result is less Distortion across a broader range of frequencies with substantial improvements in the resolution of details hiding in the top end extension especially on music where a lot of instruments are all playing at once ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 6:34
vocals have got more sparkle to them ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 4:19
the most significant upgrade is the new driver inside these px8s instead of biocellulose diaphragms used in the px7 S2s the px8 features a 40 millimeter BMW driver with an ultra low Distortion carbon fiber diaphragm ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 6:04
base is tight and impactful without being overpowering the mids are clean and natural and the highs are crisp allowing for a fantastic detail ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 6:07
brighter. They just sound more pleasing straight out of the box. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 4:16
since carbon is exceptionally rigid the diaphragm will remain stiff even up in the higher range of frequencies this means that the stiffer carbon cone diaphragms can respond to transient attacks in a more pistonic manner ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 6:17
compared to the px7s2 the improvements in accuracy and timing were immediately apparent when we started testing these px8s ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 6:48
ultra lad Distortion carbon fiber dri units for class leading sound quality ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 1:31
PX7S3s sound better ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 5:55
I thought the px8s almost had a more live feeling where the sound was in front of me the vocals were right there it was like I was at a live concert I thought it was really naturally well done ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 7:33
sound signature is incredible inredible with a well-balanced frequency response that doesn't overemphasize any one part of the spectrum ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 5:53
Everything's a bit more rounded. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 4:25
overall, I prefer the sound on these ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 6:32
a little bit deeper at times as well. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 4:30
a bit louder ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 5:58
bottom end on the PX7 S3s is just nicer than the PX8s. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 6:29
the sound quality is absolutely top-notch with Oodles of detail and a gloriously weighty base ▶ BEST Wireless Headphones Tier List 2025 @ 1:16
much better. They sound so much better than the S2 ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 3:43
whether you're listening to Jazz rock or classical everything just sounds rich and full ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 6:17
depth and Clarity that the px8 delivers makes you fall in love with music all over again ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 6:43
bottom end is more controlled. It's just a bit tighter. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 4:26
more width to the audio ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 4:21
They sound brighter ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 5:57
that great big sub bass, that sub kick, whatever it is, that is just so much nicer to listen to on these. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 6:15
the result was Superior Imaging and focus when it came into listening to music ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 7:25
creates an expensive Sound Stage for a pair of closed back noise caning headphones the sense of space is truly impressive ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 6:25
they sound exceptional by the standards of wireless headphones ▶ Sound Advice Pick of the Year: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless @ 1:55
gorgeous bold powerful loud in the good way ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Special Edition Mclaren Over-Ear Noise @ 1:26
It also has an extra bit of texture in the bass frequencies, so you feel a bit more vibrato in the strings and more gravity in the winds. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 8:04
Bowers and Wilkins have put this new carbon cone Dome the 40 mil Dynamic driver in there and the frequency response and the Fidelity and the tonality and all the magic things about what constitutes satisfying sound quality uh are there in Spades in these ▶ Sound Advice Pick of the Year: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless @ 2:08
It's got very little artificial boosting in the mids or highs. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 7:12
the headphones also get really loud ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 14:07
mid-range is also pleasantly warm with a very slight tinge of Darkness that works very well with the vocals which are slightly more forward ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 6:33
It also happens to have lots of air in the soundstage ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 8:15
the PX8s have a cleaner, smoother sound signature. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 7:50
But overall, very enjoyable to listen to on its default settings. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 8:29
sound quite incredible you get a good amount of impact and depth in the base while the headphones you know keep things tight and accurate ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 6:23
the music sounds vibrant and alive, especially with the USBC cable connected ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 13:27
the mids and especially the vocals I think the batteries went by a mile over the px8 and 5909 ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 8:13
px8 headphones sound great ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 13:02
voices sound natural and up front ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 13:25
Great track separation of the vocal range from the upper bass and rolling off in the upper mids for a less fatiguing vocal signature. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 7:55
Imaging is very accurate and while it's not spacious and Airy like a pair of open back headphones there is a good amount of depth ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 6:58
A very spicy sound signature and that’s what makes the PX8 a fun pair of headphones. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 3:29
And if you’re hard of hearing or go hard with music, then the PX8 is for you. they get really really loud! ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 3:44
I've heard other people mention volume these headphones go loud if you like loud so these headphones go louder than my five nine zero nines ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 12:25
Sound Stage is good ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 7:34
listening to music through the px8s the mids are very strong the high frequencies are very good there's a lot revealed there ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 7:19
that dryness that was in the sound that had disappeared and there was so much more warmth and body through everything that I heard ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 11:29
clarity and sound imaging. Every instrument and vocal feels like it has its own space, creating an immersive experience ▶ Best Premium Wireless Headphones 2025 - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 @ 1:44
completely redesigned acoustic system, including an angled ultra high resolution carbon driver. In simple terms, this means the sound delivered is incredibly detailed with deep bass, balanced mids and crystal clear highs ▶ Best Premium Wireless Headphones 2025 - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 @ 1:29
Energetic, engaging, and fun sound ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 13:51
Tastefully energetic tuning, vibrant and almost live sounding presentation ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 9:50
Excellent timbre of mid-range instruments and treble percussion, natural tonality ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 7:56
Nicely extended and well-controlled treble, no sibilance ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 12:38
Present but agile and taut bass with nice layering, good slam and impact ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 10:23
Good tuning and technicalities provide 80-90% of the audiophile experience compared to open-backed headphones ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 12:59
Convincingly 3D soundstage, good imaging and instrument separation ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 7:22
On wired mode, px8 offers refined, faster frequency response and perfect timing. Sound is well-balanced with no clipping or muffling. ▶ High Res Audio with iPhone 15 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PX8 ( @ 7:14
new carbon cones are going to help reduce the noise and Distortion ▶ THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review @ 1:36
Wired mode is louder and more intense than wireless mode. ▶ High Res Audio with iPhone 15 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PX8 ( @ 7:39
Wired mode provides more headroom for all frequencies. ▶ High Res Audio with iPhone 15 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PX8 ( @ 7:42
the amount of Bas that it can produce ▶ THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review @ 1:50
carbon cone is actually angled and tuned to give you a more realistic stereo experience ▶ THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review @ 1:46

Design & Style (43)

headphones fold flat ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 0:54
magnetic fliptop St pouch ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 1:07
style is unmatched ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 4:27
this is significantly thinner than it was ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 3:26
arms made from cast aluminum look great ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 0:47
ear cups are finished with nap leather which gives it a luxurious feel ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 0:48
This feels more elegant. Um I mean, it's just detailed changes. hinge assembly has been altered as well. It just makes the headphones smaller, sleeker. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 4:51
contributes to comfort and noise isolation ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 4:28
with the px8s you're really making a statement these are finely crafted in steps above the over ear headphones that you see everyone else wearing the diamond cut logo Napa leather and elegant design will have you standing out in the crowd ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 12:07
unboxing experience is simply leagues above ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 4:50
looks fantastic ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 4:27
look absolutely stunning ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 13:57
the px8s feature fine Napa leather detailing and die cast aluminum construction which really helps these headphones create a special feeling as you wear them ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 1:43
Bowers and Wilkins is also known for its beauty of their products and they definitely know how to make aesthetically pleasing gear that just looks gorgeous ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 12:00
absolutely gorgeous with its seamless blend of luxury materials high-grade leather diecast aluminum and a minimalist aesthetic that stands out ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 5:03
look pretty cool ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 8:43
unboxing experience is exactly what you'd expect from a LX class headphone the first thing you see is the minimal yet elegant packaging that just exudes quality ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 3:58
special James Bond edition where you get this unique Bond blue leather accented buttons and a special edition case commemorating 60 years of James Bond ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 1:52
made them much thinner than before ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 7:04
the px8 does it with high-end finishes and looks a lot more luxurious ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 0:54
the appeal of the px8 over the px7s2 is to do with the way they're finished, talked about the way they look and feel and smell ▶ Sound Advice Pick of the Year: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless @ 1:30
wildest coolest looking px8s ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Special Edition Mclaren Over-Ear Noise @ 3:36
authentic luxury product ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Special Edition Mclaren Over-Ear Noise @ 2:36
Immaculate everything from the quality leather ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Special Edition Mclaren Over-Ear Noise @ 2:05
galvanized gray metallic finish ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Headphone Debuts as the @ 0:53
The headphones smell like fine leather when you first take them out the box ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 1:21
The case that comes with the headphones was really thought out and provides the need of protection ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 3:29
they're a very luxurious item without being in any way showy they're quite sophisticated rather than flash ▶ Sound Advice Pick of the Year: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless @ 1:45
Napa leather on the headband and the outer ear cups which makes the unboxing experience that much better ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 1:16
wildest looking version of the px8 ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Special Edition Mclaren Over-Ear Noise @ 1:14
papaya orange ring around the ear cups ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Headphone Debuts as the @ 0:57
Premium materials, unique looking design and buttons that work. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 2:20
they look like the most expensive headphones here ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 14:21
you've got a better looking pair of headphones than these they look like jewelry ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 0:17
the look and design of them these are like a piece of sculpted artwork I love the design they look very nice loving the brushed effect loving the color ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 3:07
looks as premium as it gets ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Headphone Debuts as the @ 3:25
another thing that the least bulkiest headphones here the px8 very low profile and Sleek ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 6:30
masterpiece in terms of finishing. It combines soft Nappa leather, often used in luxury cars, with lightweight aluminum arms, creating an aura of elegance and sophistication ▶ Best Premium Wireless Headphones 2025 - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 @ 0:44
Bowers & Wilkins always have personality in the design department. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 2:16
exclusive dark forest color is a special touch that makes these headphones stand out ▶ Best Premium Wireless Headphones 2025 - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 @ 1:02
fabulous hard case, swiveling ear cups, robust case with secret compartment for cables ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 3:09
stunning design, premium materials, soft Napa leather ear cups and headband, nice tactile buttons ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 1:38
awesome not only statement piece in terms of design but just sound quality and Ultra Premium feel ▶ THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review @ 3:35

Battery Life (33)

able to play back music for 40 hours and 39 minutes ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 2:51
quick charging ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 1:06
quick charging ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 2:58
if you can get them onto a USB fast charger, a couple of minutes will give you somewhere between 6 and 7 hours. Again, it should be enough for most things. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 4:39
30 hours on a full charge which is really good and that is with noise canceling on ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 3:24
the battery life is completely unchanged ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 4:22
They're claiming about 30 hours and this feels entirely achievable in use. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 4:28
quick charge function ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 2:57
great battery life ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 3:36
great Quick Charge function ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 3:38
fast charging and long life battery up to 30 hours ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 1:40
quick charge feature ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 5:22
battery life up to 30 hours in a single charge is more than enough for even the longest travel days ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 7:47
they've also cut down on the total time to charge to 100 from three hours to just two hours of charge time ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 8:05
battery life is solid at 30 hours ▶ BEST Wireless Headphones Tier List 2025 @ 1:28
battery life is rated at around 30 hours on a single charge ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 5:13
Bowers and Wilkins gives you seven hours of charge in just 15 minutes which is fantastic ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 8:36
with active noise canceling the pxh will run for 30 hours on a single charge ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 8:12
quick charging just 15 minutes will get you up to 7 hours of play back more than enough for a regular flight ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 7:57
battery life is decent at 30 hours ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 4:33
respectable battery life ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Headphone Debuts as the @ 2:23
the battery life is sufficient and they lasted nearly all the way ▶ Sound Advice Pick of the Year: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless @ 3:41
quick charge with a 15 minute charge giving you 5 hours of playback time ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 4:42
real life usage for me has been about 33 hours ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 4:14
there is a 15 minute Quick Charge that will get you seven hours of battery life ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 4:32
battery life I can't fault it ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 13:52
30 hours of battery life ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Headphone Debuts as the @ 2:40
Quick Charge feature delivers 7 hours of playback in just 15 minutes ▶ Best Premium Wireless Headphones 2025 - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 @ 2:42
USB-C charging, 30-hour battery life with noise canceling on ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 2:05
up to 30 hours of playback on a single charge ▶ Best Premium Wireless Headphones 2025 - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 @ 2:34
30 hours is the total battery life ▶ THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review @ 2:43
going to help when it comes to charging time ▶ THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review @ 2:27
15 minutes of charge for 7 hours of play ▶ THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review @ 2:30

Comfort (31)

more comfortable secure fit ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 1:00
wearing very little ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 3:45
you've been able to change the pad on the housing. Um, on the previous generation as well, you can now change the ear pad. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 5:02
I can wear these for hours and my ears I mean they start to get slightly warm, but nothing that's too uncomfortable ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 5:15
very very comfortable when listening to music especially on long periods of time ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 4:52
ear cups are super super soft very very adaptable ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 4:47
pretty happy with how evenly distributed the pressure was around my head and ears I actually never felt once that I needed to take them off while I was testing them ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 4:04
not uh too heavy ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 8:41
they're incredibly comfortable ▶ BEST Wireless Headphones Tier List 2025 @ 1:20
disappear from your head after a while. You forget you're wearing them ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 7:37
air cups are plush and the fit is both snug and comfortable ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 5:15
comfiest pair of headphones I've worn for a long time ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 7:41
nice and comfortable ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 8:38
wear these for hours without any discomfort a rarity among headphones ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 5:39
the engineers covered almost the entire surface with soft Napa leather ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 1:56
sit on your head with more clamping force. Not in a bad way, in a very good way ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 7:26
ear pads are very plush and comfy ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 1:22
a really comfortable pair of headphones ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 3:16
a pair of headphones I have no problems wearing during long listening sessions ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 2:14
the earcups on the px8 headphones are deep wide and plush… they feel a lot more comfortable than the px7s2 ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 2:54
overall they are still quite comfortable enough to wear for long periods of listening. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 1:35
when it comes to comfort and fit that box definitely ticked ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 5:19
comfortable and I had them on my head for quite a while and I can wear them on my head for a long time ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 4:43
fit and comfort just as good as the others ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 13:55
Ergonomics have also been carefully considered. The ear cushions have been redesigned to ensure maximum comfort, even after hours of use. This is crucial for anyone who spends a lot of time wearing headphones ▶ Best Premium Wireless Headphones 2025 - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 @ 1:09
supremely comfortable over several hours, medium clamping force, not too much headband pressure ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 2:49
so comfortable I had them on for so long ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 5:08
loving the weight of the headphones on your head or the lack of weight should I say because they're snug ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 6:23
wonderful sliding aluminum adjustment mechanism ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 1:55
cushions that go around your ears they're made from Napa leather and they also are sealed with memory foam which I thought was pretty crazy and I could definitely tell they were a little bit more comfortable than what I'm used to with over the headphones ▶ THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review @ 0:50
they stood on my head they didn't really move so I would definitely work out with these ▶ THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review @ 1:10

Features (29)

app is quite polished ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 2:26
uses buttons which I do like the physical buns so it gives me kind of that ease of use without having to figure out well which side does a tap and pause and play ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 6:42
the app is great it is very intuitive you can actually adjust the EQ of these headphones ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 11:09
internal Dack ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 5:00
stream all the music you love in high resolution ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 1:38
the wear detection probably played a big part in that because that feature whenever I took them off they automatically sensed it powered them off for me and the same thing happened with the music the song pause automatically right when I popped them over my shoulders for just a few seconds that's a really great feature to help you save a lot of battery life ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 8:41
intuitive controls for playback volume and answering calls ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 4:44
buttons are still physical. There's no touch controls ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 7:48
five band EQ now, which you can tweak to your liking in the Bows and Wilkins app ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 4:39
responsive and easy to use ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 4:49
touch controls are intuitive ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 7:45
the controls that are there the physical controls are well implemented ▶ Sound Advice Pick of the Year: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless @ 3:07
the px8 allows you the ability to listen to tracks up to 24 bit 48 without having to go out buying an additional DAC amp setup ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 12:46
And speaking of the app, it gives you a few settings! ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 3:12
supports high-res audio ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Headphone Debuts as the @ 3:00
another thing I love about these headphones is they've got on head detection that is great ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 10:17
You can even initiate pairing from the app instead of doing some special button sequence. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 3:03
You get your ANC controls, a basic EQ, and a few extra tweaks. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 3:15
It has smart pause. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 5:24
the app has saved these headphones the app is crucial here ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 9:29
40 millimeter carbon corn drivers ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Headphone Debuts as the @ 3:11
multifunction button on the ear cup lets you quickly access various functions like pausing music. Answering calls or activating voice assistants ▶ Best Premium Wireless Headphones 2025 - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 @ 3:08
B&W Music app. It allows you to adjust equalizer settings, activate voice control, and switch between different A and C modes. Everything is intuitive and easy to use. ▶ Best Premium Wireless Headphones 2025 - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 @ 2:53
Portability and noise cancellation ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 13:18
B&W px8 have internal DAC enabling wired audio listening via USBC ▶ High Res Audio with iPhone 15 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PX8 ( @ 2:10
Combination of iPhone 15 and B&W px8 on wired mode offers high-res audio comparable to the past in a future-facing way ▶ High Res Audio with iPhone 15 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PX8 ( @ 5:16
With USBC, px8 allows listening to high-res audio files up to 24bit 192 khz ▶ High Res Audio with iPhone 15 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PX8 ( @ 3:14
new high resolution 24-bit DSP and new 44 mm carbon cones and these are going to deliver some outstanding audio ▶ THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review @ 1:29
hybrid noise cancellation ambient pass through wear detection sensor Bluetooth 5.2 USBC charging and audio interface ▶ THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review @ 2:08

Noise Cancellation (23)

Noise cancelling itself, as I say, is extremely efficient. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 7:24
exceptional noise reduction ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 0:15
ANC performance lands among the Bose quiet Comfort Ultra headphones and the Sony wh1000 XM 5S. They're able to attenuate or dispel about 83% of outside Noise by loudness ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 3:27
it doesn't have any significant impact on the tonal balance. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 7:29
transparency mode is actually quite good, simulating a 3D space ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 3:58
cancel out a good amount of noise ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 9:53
slight Edge in the noise canceling Department to the px8s over the px7s2s simply because I thought the Napa leather created a little bit tighter and more natural seal around my ears ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 5:21
active noise cancellation ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 4:33
noise cancelling on the px8 is effective without feeling like it's compromising the audio quality ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 7:05
active noise cancelling performance even though it's been out for a while it's still holds its own against newer competitors like Sony or Bose ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 6:55
pass through mode…is slightly better on the S3s ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 9:10
the active noise canellation is effective ▶ BEST Wireless Headphones Tier List 2025 @ 1:24
the ANC doesn't really affect the sound quality ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 6:14
same ANC performance ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Headphone Debuts as the @ 2:14
the PX8 does not disappoint. It does very well at cutting low frequency rumble, and it also does pretty well at cancelling the mid-range frequency noise that comes from human chatter in crowded places. In that area, it's actually quieter than the Sonys ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 5:26
transparency mode is really good with the px8 headphones the sound is more natural not robotic ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 10:36
Its transparency mode is very clear and clean, almost like not wearing headphones at all. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 7:06
Finally, the transparency mode is decent. Tier C. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 4:01
Surprisingly good transparency mode, natural ambient noise transmission ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 5:28
Good noise canceling, cuts down on background noise ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 5:12
active noise cancellation. The technology has been upgraded to block external noise even more effectively ▶ Best Premium Wireless Headphones 2025 - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 @ 2:05
Best Bluetooth noise-canceling cans heard by the reviewer ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 6:57
can be turned off completely ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 2:02

Connectivity (22)

USBC to 3.5 mm adapter ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 2:00
no shortage of connection options ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 1:49
truly remarkable wireless performance ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 4:30
USBC to USBC audio connection to have wired audio ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 1:53
Bluetooth 5.2 with a compatible phone to listen to SBC AAC and the entire tics adaptive family ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 2:01
exceptional Wireless performance ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 0:17
it suspends the disbelief that there's no cable involved. Uh the level of performance is good enough and just natural enough. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 7:05
connect to my phone super super easy ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 15:41
Bluetooth 5.2 with appex adaptive which supports high resolution wireless audio ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 4:52
multi-point connectivity ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 4:25
I had no problems getting them to connect quickly to multiple devices ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 9:49
support for SBC AAC and aptx adaptive ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 4:29
The dual connection was very reliable in our testing and you can see a device list in the app. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 2:56
Qualcomm aptx adaptive Bluetooth codec technology ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Headphone Debuts as the @ 3:03
Bluetooth performance is fine ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 14:09
Bluetooth connection is good and solid up to the range that they State I can't fault it ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 10:22
It comes with an excellent multipoint implementation. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 2:54
Bluetooth 5.2, wide codec support (AAC, SBC, aptX HD) ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 3:44
Rock solid Bluetooth connection, fast pairing with Android, multi-point pairing ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 4:33
With USBC to USBC cable, px8 connects directly to iPhone 15 without a dongle, bypassing audio quality limitations of Apple's Bluetooth AAC codec ▶ High Res Audio with iPhone 15 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PX8 ( @ 2:35
not cheaping out with the micro USB connections and staying with the up-to-date USBC ▶ THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review @ 2:20
USBC not through charging but also through playback so you could connect this to your PC using USBC ▶ THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review @ 2:52

Build Quality (22)

constructed out of a metal skeleton in chassis with Napa leather accents memory foam padding ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 0:21
materials and build quality are very very good ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 4:56
really easy to replace and remove components ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 0:31
not liable to Creek or break on you like a plastic set of headphones might ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 5:01
look and feel very premium ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 4:39
built very very well ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 6:23
the build quality is just superb ▶ BEST Wireless Headphones Tier List 2025 @ 1:22
The headphones do not feel cheap at all ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 0:44
feels premium the leather on the a cups and headband is soft yet durable and the aluminum accents add just the right amount of Elegance ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 4:35
premium materials including Nappa leather ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 4:24
build quality is extremely well put together ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 13:59
It feels like it's built to last. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 1:05
build quality is quite Stellar ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 1:50
Even the cushions are wrapped in Napa leather, which is full grain leather used in upholstering luxury vehicles. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 1:08
40 mm aluminum slash magnesium M Dome drivers that are made in France and they are angled towards the year ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 2:54
Without question, its build quality is insanely good. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 1:00
picking up the headphones leather and metal this is quality in your hands no doubt about it quality is everywhere they feel so nice ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 4:08
build quality and finish at this price come on you haven't got better ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 0:25
looking at the headphones there's not one ounce of plastic ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 3:20
look at the headband leather on the top leather underneath no Alcantara no cloth or leather loving it ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 4:01
build quality and the luxurious feel of the metal ▶ THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review @ 0:39
aluminum arms are very light yet still stiff so you can definitely feel a level of durability ▶ THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review @ 0:44

Overall (17)

even better listening experience than the px7 models ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 2:24
great pair of noise canceling Bluetooth headphones ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 0:19
great all-rounder ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 4:32
I think it's a significant step forward. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 3:01
These are a step forward. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 2:41
outstanding performance ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 4:37
these run them close. There is an element of sort of hurry up and wait because we know that BOAS doesn't update just one of the model ranges. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 6:19
these headphones are something else ▶ BEST Wireless Headphones Tier List 2025 @ 1:16
one of the best sounding one of the best looking ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Special Edition Mclaren Over-Ear Noise @ 3:10
the px8 demonstrated to me that I was I was wrong ▶ Sound Advice Pick of the Year: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless @ 1:21
covers all the bases and being the best ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Special Edition Mclaren Over-Ear Noise @ 3:19
I've got a lot of pairs of headphones to choose from here always a rotating cast of headphones and I will always go and fix px8s ▶ Sound Advice Pick of the Year: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless @ 3:26
Overall, these headphones are incredible for their sound quality and build. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 9:25
I don't think there is anything that's niggly about them ▶ Sound Advice Pick of the Year: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless @ 2:55
We loved the looks, build quality and buttons. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 2:12
We liked it! ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 3:24
the px8 are better top marks again ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 7:17

Value for Money (7)

great option [battery life] within its specific price range ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 1:30
This is huge value for money ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 9:07
this does feel like an awful lot of headphone for the money. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 6:33
on a pound-for-pound basis I think they they outperform pretty much everything ▶ Sound Advice Pick of the Year: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless @ 2:04
best Partnerships these awesome exclusives ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Special Edition Mclaren Over-Ear Noise @ 3:16
they're the cheapest headphones here ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 14:14
when it comes to overall performance and value for money the px8 is definitely the front runner here ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 14:27

Microphone Quality (5)

great call Quality ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 0:17
call quality is really good ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 9:45
a very efficient pair of headphones for calls in any environment ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 10:02
phone call Quality I can hear somebody they can hear me ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 10:28
two adjustable microphones ensure your voice calls are clear and crisp, even in noisy environments ▶ Best Premium Wireless Headphones 2025 - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 @ 2:20

Noise Isolation (4)

the headphones do a really good job controlling the sound leakage ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 11:08
they do a great job with sound isolation ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 3:28
ANC or let's say sound isolation with the ear cups on your head I cannot fault it ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 6:37
they definitely isolate a lot of sound this is just with the headphones on your head nothing's playing but just to cut out all the background noise fantastic job ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 6:45

Cons (114)

Value for Money (20)

quite expensive ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 4:32
£400 is not an incidental sum of money ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 8:15
The Focal is a better headphone as is the PX8. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 8:46
whopping $699 US ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 0:16
very expensive ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 0:39
rare item as you can see on eBay that after some time the price has inflated quite a bit because it is a bit of a rare item ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 2:06
massive price difference ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 9:39
the price jump between the px7 S2s and the px8s is 100 ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 12:23
can't recommend the px8 over the Sony XM 4S ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 14:05
price tag is premium ▶ Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other @ 8:41
cannot recommend the px8 especially at that price point ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 13:34
the only real downside is the ey watering price tag ▶ BEST Wireless Headphones Tier List 2025 @ 1:31
£100 more expensive ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 6:44
600 pounds a pair is not cheap for wireless headphones although you can pay more ▶ Sound Advice Pick of the Year: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless @ 1:59
I've never really been able to understand the appeal of limited edition headphones especially when they commands such a price premium there's nothing that the McLaren Edition do or the James Bond edition do that the regular px8s don't they just look a bit different and slightly more garish and a bit less sophisticated ▶ Sound Advice Pick of the Year: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless @ 4:46
cost you 700 US Dollars which does place them in the high-end premium section of wireless Bluetooth headphones ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 0:15
Overall, again - we thought this was a good product, just not great value-for-money. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 1:59
We are convinced that their products are good - but they are considerably overpriced ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 6:33
800 in price tag ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Headphone Debuts as the @ 0:22
expensive 800 bucks ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Headphone Debuts as the @ 3:38

Sound Quality (20)

fairly low tamper score which our testing supports it emphasizes base to an absolutely silly degree ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 4:12
not a massive leap in sound quality from XM 4S ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 9:36
muddying of the song, not an open space ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 10:34
mid-range has just been pulled back a little bit on the S3s, which may not be popular for certain people ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 4:33
sound a bit middly ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 4:46
treble on the buffies aren't as energetic as the 5909 or the px8 either ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 8:01
it sounds quite a bit more compact and intimate compared to the more spacious and open sound signature of Sony headphones. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 8:18
The Traveler does feel a touch laid back and smooth ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 6:46
Vocals could be slightly more prominent in the mix, sometimes smoothed to the track's detriment ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 11:42
Narrow soundstage (typical of closed-back headphones) ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 7:06
the sound that comes from the px8s it does sound a tad dry it definitely doesn't have the full-bodied sound that the 5909s have vocals do tend to sound a little concealed it seems as if the scale of certain elements are out of balance and they need tidying up ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 7:37
Detail retrieval not as good as mid-range planar magnetic headphones ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 9:11
Narrow soundstage, lack of finer detail retrieval, and vocals not always as forward as they could be ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 13:29
Female vocals can sometimes sound slightly distant ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 11:16
listening to the headphones is not to my taste ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 9:37
Treble can get slightly harsher at high volumes in wired mode. ▶ High Res Audio with iPhone 15 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PX8 ( @ 7:32
it doesn't sound good it just sounds over the top it doesn't sound clean it doesn't sound tidy it's just overboard when it comes to the mids ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 8:28
the volume also dropped but what you lost in volume you gained in overall sound quality ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 11:43
the base bulbousness was still there I still needed to clip it back ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 11:36
this is slightly where it goes wrong for me too much Bass the base is very bulbous and billowing and it just sounds overbearing maybe three to four times bigger than those prominent mids the bass on these headphones when they're running flat destroys all hope of these headphones sounding good ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 7:58

Features (17)

app doesn't actually do a whole heck of a lot ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 2:28
don't support spatial audio out of the box ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 4:26
EQ is really just a Bas and treble slider. They don't even tell you what they're adjusting ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 2:38
I don't necessarily see there being a huge point to the DAC mode on these, I mean, it does work. It works fine. Um, I don't necessarily feel that there's a huge leap in performance ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 7:54
I mean there's not even a graphic EQ, just a bass and treble dial, so yes it is pretty basic. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 2:55
sometimes when I put other headphones on that have touch controls uh on the on the ear pads are kind of bemoan the lack of those in the bowels and Wilkins ▶ Sound Advice Pick of the Year: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless @ 3:01
In terms of its features, it is pretty basic ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 2:40
But it needs to be more polished on the software front, considering what's available right now in the year 2023. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 11:23
the Bowers and Wilkins app actually requires you to sign in in order to do anything extra with the headphones ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 7:54
no on hit detection here ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 4:47
But the bad news: it’s disabled by default and for good reason. It doesn’t really work as it should. Even on the least sensitive setting it just randomly pauses audio even when you’ve got the headphones on and you’re not even moving much. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 5:37
not really having any major updates to it in terms of driver design or sound quality ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Headphone Debuts as the @ 0:27
Single button on left earcup can't trigger both noise canceling mode and voice assistant ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 2:32
Rudimentary app with limited sound signature tweaking options ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 5:42
Auto-pause/resume feature is flaky ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 5:02
what could I knock these headphones on lack of accessories just two cables maybe some connectors like an airline adapter maybe a quarter inch adapter ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 14:33
px8's internal DAC only outputs at a maximum of 24 bit 48 khz. ▶ High Res Audio with iPhone 15 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PX8 ( @ 8:49

Connectivity (13)

iPhone users will not be able to use this codec ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 2:20
fair amount of signal noise ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 3:16
wish that they had Bluetooth 5.3 ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 3:46
no 3.5 millimeter headphone jack ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 2:13
did take me a little bit to actually finally get these to pair with the app ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 11:26
significant volume loss uh when you're going wired compared to Bluetooth ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 10:06
even after a year in the market, and having improved its Bluetooth connectivity with Android devices, it's not so polished yet. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 9:34
switching the audio between these devices is a problem, to say the least. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 9:55
On other headphones, I can simply pause on device A and play on device B, but I couldn't really do that on the PX8. Even after pausing on A, it just continues to take the audio from device A no matter what I do on B. Strange, sometimes it will switch, but only after many attempts. Not the most seamless multipoint pairing I've ever used. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 10:01
no ldac here ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 4:31
No LDAC support ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 3:59
For a stable wired connection, B&W px8's Bluetooth connection with the phone must be disconnected, or it will intermittently revert to Bluetooth. ▶ High Res Audio with iPhone 15 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PX8 ( @ 11:45
it doesn't have ldac I don't think it's going to have ldac at this price ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 14:42

Comfort (12)

10 grams heavier at 320 grams ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 0:35
weighing in at a whopping 320 G these are not light headphones ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 0:34
you might find yourself a little bit uncomfortable after listening to these for 4 hours as the Napa leather does not allow a lot of heat to escape your ears ▶ The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX @ 0:41
heavy ish ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 5:35
the px8 weighs slightly over 11 ounces Which is less than half an ounce heavier than the px7s2 ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Nois @ 3:58
out of the box, these have quite a tight clamp, a bit tighter than the usual Sonys or Sennheisers ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 1:24
I do think that these genuine leather cushions trap a bit more heat than other types of synthetic leather or cloth surface cushions, so you can expect to wipe them down a bit more often in summer when it gets sweaty and humid. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 1:41
closed back headphones so I did find my ears getting a touch warm when using them ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 2:13
headphones are slightly weighty at around 350 grams so not the lightest ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 2:05
clamping force of the batteries are quite high right out of the box ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 1:31
As per usual the Bowers & Wilkins have gone for a hard clamp on the PX8. Not very comfortable if you’re wearing them for longer periods of time. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 5:11
Ear cups aren't the biggest, may exert pressure on ears for users with larger ears ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 2:59

Noise Cancellation (12)

If you just want to block the world out, there are probably still headphones that do it better than this. ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? @ 3:04
the active noise canellation is effective though not quite jaw-dropping ▶ BEST Wireless Headphones Tier List 2025 @ 1:25
That being said, it doesn't really pick up my own voice or the voices of people in front of me that well. Only voices from the sides get amplified more. This makes it tricky, really, to have verbal exchanges with people in front of you in noisy scenarios. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 7:16
in terms of cancelling low frequency noise, I still think that the Sonys do a bit better in that area ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 5:48
The noise cancellation isn't quite on the scale of the Sony wh-1000xm5s nor the Bose qc45 ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 10:09
Also, sometimes there will be a gush of what seems like wind noise coming from the left ear cup, and this happens when I move my head to the left. So I suspect that the left ear cup wasn't able to ignore that change in the ear cup's seal, because if you move your head, sometimes the earcups' seal might not be so perfect. So it was just passing through the ambient sounds like it's on transparency mode. This only stops when I press the ear cup more firmly against my ear. Very weird, it appears to be a software glitch ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 10:27
the ability to adjust the transparency and use low or high noise cancellation has been removed from the px7s2 and the px8 ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 7:41
does still let in higher pitched frequencies as well as a bit of sound in the upper mid range this means voices and the likes are a bit more audible here making the ANC performance not quite as comparable to the px8 ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 5:32
no way to turn ANC off on these headphones ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 5:10
The ANC is embarrassingly bad. Almost the lower Tier at Tier E. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 4:31
You can forget about using them in any more adventurous situations than a quiet home. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 5:06
Noise canceling not as good as AirPods Max ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! @ 5:13

Battery Life (7)

focus on quick charging instead of extending battery life ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 1:11
lower battery life than similarly priced competitors ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone @ 1:15
battery life is solid at 30 hours but it's been beaten by some some competitors ▶ BEST Wireless Headphones Tier List 2025 @ 1:30
headphones must be charged in order to use them ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended @ 7:39
And another area where the PX8 is behind its times is battery life. You get 25 hours with ANC on. This used to be a respectable number like 3 years ago, but now we’re seeing headphones with twice that number. ▶ Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 @ 4:43
was expecting better battery life ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Headphone Debuts as the @ 2:47
Headphones are simultaneously charged by iPhone in wired mode leading to faster battery drainage on the phone. ▶ High Res Audio with iPhone 15 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PX8 ( @ 11:30

Design & Style (5)

the placement of the Buns that I wish was a little bit different ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 8:20
the placement of the buns, I tend to have my hand on this button ▶ Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review @ 8:38
case is apparently more compact, although it's not by much to be honest. It's still quite a big headphone case ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 8:06
headphones aren't able to collapse in on themselves which results in the same triangular bulky case ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 2:22
it's too big there's far too much ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 8:23

Overall (4)

just not what I would consider keeping them ▶ Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 @ 12:58
couldn't notice much of a difference really ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 8:28
not as good as the Sony XM5s or the AirPods Max ▶ Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! @ 8:51
this is the only thing that puts me off to be quite honest ▶ Sound Advice Pick of the Year: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless @ 4:29

Microphone Quality (2)

Its microphone pickup sounds good in quiet environments, but in extremely noisy conditions, it applies heavy noise gating, which cuts into my voice so my voice sounds like it's fading in and out, as opposed to the WH-1000XM5 from Sony, which still has the best mic pickup in noisy conditions of any headphones so far. ▶ B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 @ 5:01
voice came across a bit soft from time to time ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 5:01

Build Quality (2)

feels a little plasticky ▶ Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] @ 2:03
compared to the full cows it's just a bent divider a bit cheap or it's very cheap for the money you're paying for the focals something more would have done them Justice ▶ Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review @ 6:13

Review sources

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review by OPAZ — 28 pros, 10 cons
Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | High-End Headphone by UK Best Reviewer — 27 pros, 5 cons
Bowers and Wilkins Px8: First Class! by Audio Fixation — 19 pros, 11 cons
B&W PX8 review 300 Days Later - Better ANC than Sonys! 😲 by Aaron X Loud and Wireless — 14 pros, 13 cons
Unboxing PX8 and Why I can't recommend the B&W PX8 by KL Tech Videos — 19 pros, 7 cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review - BETTER THAN Px8 ! by Mark Ellis Reviews — 20 pros, 6 cons
Bowers & Wilkins PX8 - Honest Review (Headphones Recommended) by Delont'e M. — 20 pros, 5 cons
The BEST Premium Headphones Over $500? | Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review by SoundGuys — 16 pros, 8 cons
Bowers and Wilkins Px8 Review by Matthew Baxter — 17 pros, 7 cons
Focal Bathys Review: These Or B&W Px8?! [SOUND TEST] by Audiofied — 12 pros, 12 cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 BETTER Than the Flagship PX8? by AVForums — 16 pros, 4 cons
Revisiting the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 by DHRME — 13 pros, 7 cons
Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Review - Audio Like No Other by Paolo Cee — 17 pros, 2 cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphone Review | LUXURY Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones by Audio Advice — 16 pros, 2 cons
THE PX8 HEADPHONES!!! | Bowers & Wilkins Flagship | Review by Walts TV — 15 pros, 0 cons
Sound Advice Pick of the Year: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless noise-cancelling headphones by Sound Advice — 10 pros, 4 cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Headphone Debuts as the latest collaboration with McLaren by AV Atmos — 9 pros, 4 cons
Best Premium Wireless Headphones 2025 - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Review #headphonereview by ShopSmart — 11 pros, 0 cons
High Res Audio with iPhone 15 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PX8 (USB-C wired mode). by Careful Optimist — 7 pros, 4 cons
BEST Wireless Headphones Tier List 2025 by 10BestOnes — 6 pros, 3 cons
Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Special Edition Mclaren Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones by Gramophone — 8 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Bowers & Wilkins PX8 worth buying?

Based on 21 independent YouTube reviews, the Bowers & Wilkins PX8 scores 3.9/5 with 320 positive and 114 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #17 in the Over-Ear Headphones category.

What do reviewers like most about the Bowers & Wilkins PX8?

The most praised aspects are sound quality, design & style, battery life — Sound Quality (84 mentions), Design & Style (43 mentions), Battery Life (33 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Bowers & Wilkins PX8?

Reviewers most frequently criticize value for money, sound quality — Value for Money (20 mentions), Sound Quality (20 mentions).

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