Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White
Over-ear · 2022
91
/ 100
From $699
VS
HiFiMan Susvara wins by 5
HiFiMan
HiFiMan Susvara
Planar magnetic
96
/ 100
From $5,999
Specdex verdict
HiFiMan Susvara takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White lands at 91 and HiFiMan Susvara at 96. That puts HiFiMan Susvara ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick HiFiMan Susvara if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White 91
vs 96 HiFiMan Susvara
Score breakdown
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White
91 anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 82
features 87
HiFiMan Susvara
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White | HiFiMan Susvara |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Planar magnetic |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White
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
HiFiMan Susvara
Pros
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White vs HiFiMan Susvara
Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White or HiFiMan Susvara? +
HiFiMan Susvara scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White worth the price? +
At $699, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sound.
Is HiFiMan Susvara worth the price? +
At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White or HiFiMan Susvara 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.