Bowers & Wilkins Px8
Over-ear · 2022
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
Over-ear · 2023
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 lands at 91 and Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e at 89. That puts Bowers & Wilkins Px8 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px8 if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Bowers & Wilkins Px8Tuning, detail, and staging
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 leads on sound (91 vs 89).
Noise cancelling
Bowers & Wilkins Px8ANC strength for commute and travel
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 leads on anc (89 vs 87).
Comfort
Bowers & Wilkins Px8Long-session wearability
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 leads on comfort (90 vs 88).
Value for money
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2eSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e more score per dollar ($399 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
Bowers & Wilkins Px8
- +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
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
- +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
FAQ: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bowers & Wilkins Px8 worth the price? +
At $699, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sound.
Is Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e worth the price? +
At $399, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.
Does Bowers & Wilkins Px8 or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e 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 or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — leads on sound (91 vs 89). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — leads on anc (89 vs 87). ANC strength for commute and travel.