Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White
Over-ear · 2022
91
/ 100
From $699
VS
Sennheiser
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black
Over-ear · 2022
91
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White lands at 91 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White 91
vs 91 Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black
Score breakdown
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White
91 anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 82
features 87
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black
91 anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 82
features 87
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White | Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Release year | 2022 | 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
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black
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: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black
Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black? +
Both score 91 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $349, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sound.
Does Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Arctic White or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black 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.