Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
A strong pick in the over-ear headphones line-up, with 30 hours up front.
70/100
30 hours5.2over-ear
£629best price at Amazon
In stock at 2 retailers
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- Spatial audio
- Head tracking
- Above-average microphones
- Below-average battery life
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight310 g
Fitover-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Driver size40 mm
Spatial audioYes
Head trackingYes
Battery and power
Battery life30 hours
Battery (ANC on)30 hours
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.2
aptX AdaptiveYes
LDACYes
Microphone and features
Microphones8
Noise-cancelling micYes
Transparency modeYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 vs Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Noise Cancelling Headphones
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Noise Cancelling Headphones
| Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins Px8 S2This page | Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins Px8 Noise Cancelling Headphones | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70 /100 | 70 /100 |
| Battery hours | 30 hours | 30 hours |
| Weight | 310 gBetter | 320 g |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5 |
| Driver | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Battery ANC | 30 hours | — |
Who it's for
Is the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 right for you?
Buy it if
Made for keen listeners
Listeners who care how it sounds who want a over-ear headphone that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
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 S2 worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 70/100 against other over-ear headphones, a strong result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Soundcore Space Q45?
The Soundcore Space Q45 scores 71/100 versus this one at 70/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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