Bowers & Wilkins PX8

Improves on the PX7’s audio quality ; Confident noise cancellation ; Graceful looks ; Tremendous wireless performance ; Very good call quality

Expensive ; More natural-sounding and dynamic headphones from Focal and DALI

The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 aren’t just an impressive sounding pair of headphones, but over-ears with effective noise cancellation, very good call quality and superb wireless performance. They’re one of the best premium wireless headphones you can buy.

Open, detailed and vaultingly dynamic sound ; Great standard of build and finish ; Excellent control options

Can be bettered for noise-cancellation ; Nappa leather won't please vegans ; Priced according to their talent – ie. high

Unless you consider class-leading noise-cancellation to be more important than class-leading sound, there’s really no reason not to give the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 your complete and undivided attention.

Outstanding clarity ; Fast and punchy sonic presentation ; Lovely build and impressive comfort

Limp sound at lower volume levels ; Wear on/off function can be erratic ; Lack of low volume adjustment when listening via USB cable

The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 sell for big money but offer the luxury and performance to match

Energetic, poised and thoroughly convincing sound ; Great standard of build and finish, and comfortable with it ; Effective noise-cancellation

Could be PX7 S2 at a glance ; Control app is less than completely perfect ; No touch controls

If you’re prepared to spend big on a new pair of headphones, but want to hear as well as see and feel where all that money has gone, you need to check out the Bowers & Wilkins PX8.

Rich, accurate sound ; Top-tier noise cancellation ; Beautiful construction ; Strong wireless performance ; Very comfy ; Higher battery life than any Bose ANC model

Too expensive for most consumers ; Wear detection needs work ; Disappointing call quality

The $699 Bowers & Wilkins PX8 cost a pretty penny, but they're well worth the investment for excellent audio, ANC, and craftsmanship.

Refined ; Authoritative sound ; Luxurious design ; Comfortable to wear ; Fast charging ; Tactile controls

No passive listening

The B&W Px8s are a fantastic pair of headphones, that look and sound the part for those with the budget. However, if the price tag is a barrier, the Px7 S2 are a worthy alternative for the Bowers & Wilkins sound.