Bowers & Wilkins Px8
Over-ear · 2022
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)
Gaming · 2022 · Black
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 lands at 91 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) at 88. That puts Bowers & Wilkins Px8 ahead by 3 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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
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 88).
Noise cancelling
Bowers & Wilkins Px8ANC strength for commute and travel
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 leads on anc (89 vs 70).
Comfort
Bowers & Wilkins Px8Long-session wearability
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 leads on comfort (90 vs 86).
Value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) more score per dollar ($249 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Gaming headset |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Variant | — | Black |
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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
FAQ: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)
Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) worth the price? +
At $249, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Does Bowers & Wilkins Px8 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (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.
Which is better for sound quality, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — leads on sound (91 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — leads on anc (89 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.