Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Black

Advantages

• ✓PX8 provides more detailed and accurate sound reproduction thanks to carbon‑cone drivers and 24‑bit DSP
• ✓Premium Nappa leather and aluminum build offers a more luxurious feel than Sony's plastic‑based design

Disadvantages

• ✗PX8 is heavier at 320 g compared to Sony's 250 g, potentially leading to more fatigue
• ✗PX8 uses only four ANC microphones versus Sony's eight, which may result in slightly lower maximum noise cancellation

Advantages

• ✓PX8 delivers superior audio resolution and lower distortion (<0.1% THD) compared with Bose's focus on ANC
• ✓The high‑resolution 24‑bit DSP and customizable EQ provide more tuning flexibility than Bose's app

Disadvantages

• ✗PX8's ANC microphone count (four) is lower than Bose's twelve, which may affect ultimate noise cancellation effectiveness
• ✗PX8's weight of 320 g exceeds Bose's 254 g, making it less comfortable for some users

Advantages

• ✓PX8 features upgraded 40 mm carbon‑cone drivers and a refined aluminum/Nappa leather construction over the PX7 S2's bio‑cellulose drivers
• ✓Battery life remains at 30 hours while adding faster quick‑charge and newer Bluetooth 5.2 support

Disadvantages

• ✗PX8 retains a similar weight (320 g vs 307 g) offering little improvement in comfort
• ✗Both models lack a passive wired listening mode, so the limitation persists