Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins Px8
A solid mid-range over-ear headphone for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 30 hours.
56/100
30 hours5.0over-ear
£460best price at Amazon
In stock at 2 retailers
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- Scores 56/100
- No noise-cancelling mic
- Below-average battery life
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight320 g
Fitover-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Battery and power
Battery life30 hours
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBowers & Wilkins Px8 vs Soundcore Soundcore Q30
Bowers & Wilkins Px8Soundcore Q30
| Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins Px8This page | SoundcoreSoundcore Q30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56 /100Better | 55 /100 |
| Battery hours | 30 hoursBetter | 10 hours |
| Weight | 320 g | 272 gBetter |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 | — |
| Driver | — | 40 mm |
Who it's for
Is the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need noise-cancelling mic, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 56/100 against other over-ear headphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Bowers & Wilkins Px8?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Bose QuietComfort Ultra?
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra scores 57/100 versus this one at 56/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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