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Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Name: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
SKU: B0FH5Q2NZH
Price: 749.00 USD

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 generation 2

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$749

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noise cancelling

8.2/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

8.2

0.010.0

At 8.2, its noise cancelling beats 52% of over-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 58 of the 239 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

30 hBelow average

30 h

11 h100 h

below average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 239 we've cataloged.

Charging Method

USB-CMost common

Usb-c88%Micro usb9%Others3%

Usb-c is the most common — on 88% of the 138 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).

Bluetooth Version

5.3

5.029%5.326%5.216%5.411%

5.3 appears on 26% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).

Connection Type

Most common

Wired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth44%Wired-usb-c7%Others2%

Bluetooth is the most common — on 44% of the 239 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 30 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Full Charge Minutes: 15 min
Battery Life Anc On: 30 h
Battery: Yes
Fast Charging: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Connection Type: Bluetooth, wired-3.5mm, wired-usb-c
Bluetooth Codec: AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, SBC
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices
Headphone Jack: Yes
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 nappa 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
Frequency Response: 10-22000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 22000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 10 Hz
Frequency Response Signature: Warm
Impedance: 140 Ω
Noise Cancellation Type: Active

Release

Date: September 24, 2025
Msrp Usd: 799 USD
Year: 2025

Lab data

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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	7.0
25	6.7
32	6.5
40	6.5
50	7.3
63	6.1
80	9.0
100	8.5
125	5.5
160	1.7
200	-0.3
250	-1.0
315	-2.0
400	-2.8
500	-1.8
630	-0.3
800	0.2
1000	0.0
1250	-0.3
1600	1.1
2000	3.9
2500	5.1
3150	1.8
4000	6.0
5000	5.6
6300	4.4
8000	13.1
10000	7.7
12500	2.6
16000	-3.6
20000	-10.4

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	2.0
26	0.3
33	0.6
41	-0.2
52	-0.0
65	-1.0
82	-2.0
103	0.6
130	2.6
163	4.3
205	5.2
259	6.0
325	7.9
410	8.0
516	7.3
613	8.2
772	10.8
972	15.6
1220	19.5
1540	22.0
1940	22.7
2440	34.5
3070	35.3
3870	34.9
4870	39.7
6130	33.7
7720	35.2
9720	37.0
12200	36.3
15400	38.6
19400	31.6

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	11.1
26	14.1
33	15.8
41	11.7
52	15.1
65	14.5
82	20.8
103	23.3
130	27.1
163	26.7
205	27.6
259	23.8
325	23.6
410	20.2
516	18.4
613	20.1
772	15.3
972	18.0
1220	16.9
1540	18.2
1940	21.5
2440	34.5
3070	35.1
3870	36.1
4870	38.4
6130	33.2
7720	36.4
9720	35.8
12200	39.3
15400	41.4
19400	33.8

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.4/ 10

Recommended

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

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