Bowers & Wilkins Px8
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 delivers detailed audio with its carbon 40mm drivers and aptX Adaptive codec, paired with 30-hour battery life and a 15-minute quick charge for 7 hours of playback. Its Nappa leather and aluminum build offer a comfortable fit, while hybrid ANC effectively blocks background noise. Best for studio and music enthusiasts who prioritize sound accuracy over portability or commute noise cancellation.
form factor over-ear
driver type Dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 33
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.2
78 Overall Score
Price ₹100,000
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong mic (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average comfort (16th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Nappa Leather |
| Headband | aluminum |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Impedance | 33 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | 4-Microphone Active Noise Cancellation |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | voice control |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | B&W Music App |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Marshall Monitor Monitor III A.N.C. | Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 | Soundcore Space One Pro A3062Z11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | - | 32 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 33 | 60 | 48 | 35 | 34 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | - | open | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 60 | 30 | 70 | 50 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 | 78 | 78.1 | 95.8 | 97.9 | 71.7 | 15.5 | 35.6 | 86.8 | 66.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 84.8 | 76.7 | 97.6 | 88.9 | 79.2 | 0 | 98.8 | 59.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 98.3 | 34.2 | 52.1 | 71.7 | 79.2 | 0 | 94.4 | 74.5 |
| Marshall Monitor Monitor III A.N.C. Compare | 87.2 | 66.2 | 76.7 | 87.1 | 93 | 50.3 | 0 | 89 | 91.5 |
| Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare | 92.1 | 98.3 | 76.7 | 96.9 | 83.2 | 15.5 | 19.1 | 97.1 | 51.4 |
| Soundcore Space One Pro A3062Z11 Compare | 97.5 | 84.8 | 76.7 | 90.7 | 88.9 | 50.3 | 0 | 89 | 74.5 |
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