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Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White

Open-back

90
/ 100
From $499
VS
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 wins by 1
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — Over-ear · 2022
Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins Px8

Over-ear · 2022

91
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White lands at 90 and Bowers & Wilkins Px8 at 91. That puts Bowers & Wilkins Px8 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px8 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

Tie

Tuning, detail, and staging

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise cancelling

Bowers & Wilkins Px8

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 leads on anc (89 vs 0).

Comfort

Bowers & Wilkins Px8

Long-session wearability

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 leads on comfort (90 vs 88).

Value for money

Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White more score per dollar ($499 vs $699).

Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White 90
vs
91 Bowers & Wilkins Px8

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White
90
anc 0
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Bowers & Wilkins Px8
91
anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 82
features 87

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White versus Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White Bowers & Wilkins Px8
Type
Open-back
Over-ear
Release year
—
2022

Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

Bowers & Wilkins Px8

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: Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White vs Bowers & Wilkins Px8

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White or Bowers & Wilkins Px8? +

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White worth the price? +

At $499, Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.

Is Bowers & Wilkins Px8 worth the price? +

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

Does Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White or Bowers & Wilkins Px8 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, Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White or Bowers & Wilkins Px8? +

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — leads on anc (89 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.

Which is better for comfort, Sennheiser HD 660S · Arctic White or Bowers & Wilkins Px8? +

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — leads on comfort (90 vs 88). Long-session wearability.