Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Midnight Black
Over-ear · 2022
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive
Bose QuietComfort Ultra takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Midnight Black lands at 91 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra at 93. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra if…
- ✓Best comfort in class
- ✓Excellent ANC
- ✓Immersive Audio spatial feature
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
TieTuning, detail, and staging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise cancelling
Bose QuietComfort UltraANC strength for commute and travel
Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on anc (96 vs 89).
Comfort
Bose QuietComfort UltraLong-session wearability
Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on comfort (98 vs 90).
Value for money
Bose QuietComfort UltraSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Bose QuietComfort Ultra more score per dollar ($429 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Midnight Black | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Driver | — | 35 mm dynamic |
| Battery | — | 24 h (Immersive Audio off) / 18 h (on) |
| Weight | — | 253 g |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Midnight Black
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- +Best comfort in class
- +Excellent ANC
- +Immersive Audio spatial feature
- −Bose app fiddly
- −No USB-C audio (3.5 mm + Bluetooth only)
- −No LDAC support
FAQ: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Midnight Black vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Midnight Black or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $699, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sound.
Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra worth the price? +
At $429, Bose QuietComfort Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in comfort.
Does Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Midnight Black or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 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 noise cancelling, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Midnight Black or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on anc (96 vs 89). ANC strength for commute and travel.
Which is better for comfort, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Midnight Black or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on comfort (98 vs 90). Long-session wearability.