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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold — Over-ear · 2022
Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold

Over-ear · 2022

91
/ 100
From $699
VS
Sennheiser HD 800S wins by 4
Sennheiser HD 800S — Over-ear · 2016
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 800S

Over-ear · 2016

95
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 800S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold lands at 91 and Sennheiser HD 800S at 95. That puts Sennheiser HD 800S ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold if…

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

Pick Sennheiser HD 800S 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

Sennheiser HD 800S

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on sound (95 vs 91).

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser HD 800S

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on anc (93 vs 89).

Comfort

Sennheiser HD 800S

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on comfort (94 vs 90).

Value for money

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,699).

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold 91
vs
95 Sennheiser HD 800S

Score breakdown

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold
91
anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 82
features 87
Sennheiser HD 800S
95
anc 93
sound 95
comfort 94
battery 82
features 91

Specs side-by-side

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold versus Sennheiser HD 800S — full spec comparison
Spec Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold Sennheiser HD 800S
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2022
2016

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold

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 HD 800S

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 · Rose Gold vs Sennheiser HD 800S

Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold worth the price? +

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

Is Sennheiser HD 800S worth the price? +

At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sound.

Does Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold or Sennheiser HD 800S 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, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on sound (95 vs 91). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 · Rose Gold or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on anc (93 vs 89). ANC strength for commute and travel.