B&W Px8 Black

Over-ear wireless headphones - Active noise canceling - Bluetooth 5.2 aptX HD / aptX Adaptive - 30h battery life - Controls/Microphone

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The Px8 is the new flagship in the Bowers & Wilkins range of wireless headphones. It represents the ultimate combination of outstanding performance, premium materials, intelligent technology and advanced features. B&W has never made better headphones than the Px8.

Over-ear wireless headphones - Active noise canceling - Bluetooth 5.2 aptX HD / aptX Adaptive - 30h battery life - Controls/Microphone

Overview

The new benchmark in headphones

The Px8 is the new flagship in the Bowers & Wilkins range of wireless headphones. It represents the ultimate combination of outstanding performance, premium materials, intelligent technology and advanced features. B&W has never made better headphones than the Px8. A high-resolution 24-bit DSP brain is combined with all-new driver technology to deliver exceptional resolution, capable of capturing the nuances in your music that less capable headphones miss. Headphone listening reaches new levels of immersion and realism.

Angled carbon cones and exceptional comfort

The Px8's precisely angled carbon cone drivers reduce distortion, dramatically improving clarity. Coupled with a fully optimised 'motor system', featuring a revised magnet, voice coiland surround, the result is unrivalled precision and realism.

The cast aluminium frames and Nappa leather finish leave no doubt that the Px8 is as special a headphone as they come. And with 30 hours of listening time on a single charge, you can enjoy the experience for more than a day at a time.

High-resolution sound with advanced DSP and noise cancellation

The Px8 uses aptX adaptive wireless technology and powerful digital signal processing to deliver outstanding 24-bit high-resolution sound quality from the right streaming services. Connect to your laptop via USB, and you'll enjoy exactly the same high-resolution quality.

The Px8's proprietary Bowers & Wilkins optimised noise cancellation technology ensures exceptional performance with no impact on musicality. Six microphones work together to deliver the best results, both for noise cancellation and clearer voice calls.

Key features :

  • Around-ear headphones
  • 2 x 40 mm full-range carbon speakers
  • Active noise reduction with 4 dedicated microphones
  • Ambient noise mode
  • Bluetooth 5.2 wireless technology
  • Support for aptX, aptX-HD, aptX Adaptive, AAC and SBC codecs
  • Headset controls: volume, playback, tracks, calls, ANC
  • 2 built-in microphones for taking calls
  • Wear Sensing function: headset detection, music stops when you remove the earphones
  • Memory foam ear pads
  • Battery life: up to 30 hours (BT+ ANC)
  • Quick charge function: an extra 7 hours on a 15-minute charge
  • Accessories included: audio cable, storage case, USB-C/USB-C cable
  • Colour: Black
Specifications
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General information

Product name

B&W Px8 Black

Brand

B&W

Model

FP42951

Design

Headset type

Over-Ear

Headphones configuration

Closed back

Ear coupling

Circumaural

Use

Hi-Fi

Foldable

Yes

High-Res audio

No

Active noise cancelling

Yes

Audio specifications

Speaker diameter

40 mm

Harmonic distortion

0.1 Percent

Connectivity

Remote control

No

Volume control

Yes

Connector(s)

3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
USB Type C

Cable length

1.2 m

Wireless

Wireless

Yes

True Wireless

No

Wireless charging compatible

No

Bluetooth

Yes

Bluetooth technology

Bluetooth 5.2

Bluetooth codec

SBC
AAC
aptX
aptX HD
aptX Adaptive

NFC

No

Integrated voice assistant

Without voice assistant

Power supply type

Lithium-ion battery

Battery life

30 Hour(s)

Physical characteristics

Color

Black

Headphone weight

320 g

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 30 Jun 2023

Customer reviews
Global rating
9/10
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  • by Sébastien
    Posted on 28 Feb 2024
    Bought on 2 Feb 2024 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

    Not to be underestimated, I highly recommend

    Having tried and tested the Momentum 4/Bose QC Ultra, it was with some misgivings that I ordered this Px8 as the praise from influencers no longer worked on me after my experience of the previous headphones.

    What a surprise to find that these headphones simply exceeded my expectations, both in terms of finish and sound.

    The only point to note is that the active noise cancellation could be better, but is already on a par with the Momentum 4.

    You can't have stratospheric sound quality and Bose-quality ANC at the same time. The perfect headphones don't yet exist, but this one comes close.

    And what about the build quality? You can't go back to a different brand of headphones after testing this one. (Other brands look horribly cheap by comparison, especially Bose).

    Above all, you find yourself changing streaming platforms to make the most of the sound quality on offer. (Qobuz is a must-have).
    You can buy it with your eyes closed.

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  • by NicolasD
    Posted on 21 Feb 2024
    Bought on 17 Feb 2024 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8

    Good and well-priced

    Very good headphones, well finished, no cracking in the frame, pleasant to wear.
    Undeniable sound quality, it's a shame that the application's equaliser isn't 5-band, but the sound is very good and you can still adjust it a little to your taste with the 2 settings available (bass / treble).
    For the price, it's well worth it, and I'm very happy with it.

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