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.

Luxurious ; Solid build quality ; ANC is really good ; Sound quality is wonderful ; Comfortable for long periods

Expensive ; The app is just okay

The sound is the best, nothing less! Even slightly better than little brother Px7 S2, and more premium finish. Fabulous comfort.

Alternatives with even better noise reduction can still be found. Slightly low conversation volume. The sound improvement compared to the little brother doesn't quite justify the price difference.

The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 is a set of very well-made headphones. The sound is very good, and especially seductive is the creamy, warm midrange and the lush bass. The music takes on a glow like few others.

The use of luxury materials and attention to detail are enough to warrant the higher price, but there are plenty of rivals vying for attention that get close to the performance of the Px8 for considerably less.

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.

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.