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AirPods Max · Navy Blue — Over-ear · 2020
Apple

AirPods Max · Navy Blue

Over-ear · 2020

88
/ 100
From $549
VS
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 wins by 3
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — Over-ear · 2022
Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins Px8

Over-ear · 2022

91
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Max · Navy Blue lands at 88 and Bowers & Wilkins Px8 at 91. That puts Bowers & Wilkins Px8 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick AirPods Max · Navy Blue if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)

Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px8 if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Bowers & Wilkins Px8

Tuning, detail, and staging

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 leads on sound (91 vs 88).

Noise cancelling

Bowers & Wilkins Px8

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 leads on anc (89 vs 86).

Comfort

Bowers & Wilkins Px8

Long-session wearability

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 leads on comfort (90 vs 87).

Value for money

AirPods Max · Navy Blue

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

AirPods Max · Navy Blue more score per dollar ($549 vs $699).

AirPods Max · Navy Blue 88
vs
91 Bowers & Wilkins Px8

Score breakdown

AirPods Max · Navy Blue
88
anc 86
sound 88
comfort 87
battery 82
features 84
Bowers & Wilkins Px8
91
anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 82
features 87

Specs side-by-side

AirPods Max · Navy Blue versus Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — full spec comparison
Spec AirPods Max · Navy Blue Bowers & Wilkins Px8
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2020
2022

AirPods Max · Navy Blue

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

Bowers & Wilkins Px8

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: AirPods Max · Navy Blue vs Bowers & Wilkins Px8

Which is better, AirPods Max · Navy Blue or Bowers & Wilkins Px8? +

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is AirPods Max · Navy Blue worth the price? +

At $549, AirPods Max · Navy Blue delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Is Bowers & Wilkins Px8 worth the price? +

At $699, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sound.

Does AirPods Max · Navy Blue or Bowers & Wilkins Px8 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, AirPods Max · Navy Blue or Bowers & Wilkins Px8? +

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — leads on sound (91 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, AirPods Max · Navy Blue or Bowers & Wilkins Px8? +

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — leads on anc (89 vs 86). ANC strength for commute and travel.