Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
85/ 100
Outstanding
HearWiki score
Exceptional value
$800
typical price, USD
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At a glance
- Brand
- Bowers & Wilkins
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Released
- 2026
Score breakdownoutstanding overall
Sound9.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery8.5
Calls7.0
Value5.5
Specifications
| Driver | 2× 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 2 |
Audio
| Driver | 2× 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 2 |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
Battery
| Battery life | 30 h |
|---|---|
| Battery life (ANC on) | 30 h |
| Quick charge | 15 min → 7 h |
| Wireless charging | No |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| ANC type | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes |
| Controls | buttons |
| Voice assistant | Yes |
Design
| Weight | 310 g |
|---|---|
| Foldable | Yes |
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Connector | USB-C |
Calls
| Microphones | 8 |
|---|
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