Bowers & Wilkins PX8 review: scaling new heights review

Sublime build quality and materials; Nuanced sound with exceptional detail; Long-lasting battery and quick charging;

Not a huge step up from the PX7 S2; Can’t listen with a flat battery; Carries a hefty price premium ;

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Review

At $699, Bowers & Wilkins' flagship Px8 noise-cancelling headphones cost more than many competitors in the segment, approaching the realm of wired, audiophile-friendly models. In their favor, the headphones are exceedingly comfortable, offer hi-res audio playback on some Android devices, and even support wired playback via a USB-C port. We also experienced some improvement in noise cancellation over the $399 Px7 S2. But for $699, there's simply not enough here to compete with the likes Sony's top-tier $399.99 WH-1000XM5 headphones, which offer laudable audio quality and noise cancellation for nearly half the price.High Design and High-Quality Codecs The Px8 headphones are available in black with metallic gray details or in white with tan-and-silver details. No matter the color, they have a circumaural (over-ear) design with a heavily cushioned headband and earpads that both feature Napa leather. The fit is ridiculously comfortable, even over long listening sessions. The earpads hu...

Although Bowers & Wilkins' Px8 headphones offer high-quality audio and occasionally impressive noise cancellation, they don't quite justify their sky-high price.

Excellent audio performance with rich bass and bright highs; Luxurious, comfortable design; Adjustable EQ; Quality Bluetooth codec support

Overly expensive; Noise cancellation impacts sound signature