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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S21 / 7
Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 generation 2

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$899
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Noise Isolation / ANC
6.7/ 10
6.7
0.010.0

A 6.7 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top half of over-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 86 of the 240 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Charging Method
USB-CMost common
Usb-c87%Micro usb10%Others3%

Usb-c is the most common — on 87% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common
5.326%520%5.218%5.411%

5.3 is the most common — on 26% of the 145 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Weight
310 gAbove average
310 g
132 g420 g

above average for over-ear headphones — based on 195 of 240 we've cataloged.

Battery

Charging Method
USB-C
Full Charge Minutes
5 min
Battery Life Anc On
30 h
Battery
Yes
Fast Charging
Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.3
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Multipoint Devices
2 devices
USB Charging
Yes

Design

Weight
310 g
Color Options
Onyx black, warm stone
Foldable
No
Headband Type
Adjustable over-head

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Aluminum and leather
Material Ear Cups
Nappa leather with padding
Material Headband
Metal with nappa leather padding

Features

Companion App
IOS + Android
Control Type
Physical buttons
Eq Customization
Full parametric EQ
Auto Pause
Yes

Microphone

Count
8
Microphone
Yes
Noise Reduction Type
Active noise cancellation
Type
6-mic beamforming array

Sound

Acoustic Design
Closed-back
Ambient Mode
Adjustable level
Driver Count
2
Driver Size
40 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic driver
Frequency Response
10-22000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
22000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
10 Hz
Frequency Response Signature
Warm
Noise Cancellation Type
Active

Release

Date
September 24, 2025
Year
2025

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.4/ 10
Recommended
Christian Thomas
Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed November 2025
Noise cancelling8.2
Isolation6.7
Comfort & fit8.5
Connectivity9.5
Design8.0
Portability7.0
The verdict

Luxury headphones are always a gamble, and the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 has a lot to offer the right buyer. However, the sound isn't for everyone, and that's a bit of a risk at this price.

✓What we like
✓Easy maintenance
✓Connectivity
✓Comfort
✓Aesthetics
✕What could be better
✕Price
✕Odd sound
✕No IP rating
Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 frequency responseMeasured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.-30-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
207.0
256.7
326.5
406.5
507.3
636.1
809.0
1008.5
1255.5
1601.7
200-0.3
250-1.0
315-2.0
400-2.8
500-1.8
630-0.3
8000.2
10000.0
1250-0.3
16001.1
20003.9
25005.1
31501.8
40006.0
50005.6
63004.4
800013.1
100007.7
125002.6
16000-3.6
20000-10.4

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