Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Black
Score: 87/100
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Black
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are premium over-ear wireless headphones featuring adaptive ANC, luxurious materials and up to 35 hours of battery life with ANC on. Their non-replaceable battery, subdued bass and higher weight are trade-offs for the high-end design. Suited for professionals and audiophiles who value comfort, ANC and premium aesthetics.
The Bowers & Wilkins PX8 are premium wireless over-ear headphones offering carbon-cone drivers and 30 hours of battery life. Their weight and lack of a wired mode are notable trade-offs. Ideal for audiophiles and professionals who value sound fidelity over portability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
35 hoursbest | 30 hours | |
40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 295 gbest | 320 g |
24 Ω | 33 Ωbest | |
95 dB SPLbest | — | |
1,110 mAhbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 180 minutes | 15 minutesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
Supported Audio Codecs | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC | aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 35 hours | 30 hours |
Charging Time (minutes) | 180 minutes | 15 minutes |
Audio(2) | ||
Impedance (Ω) | 24 Ω | 33 Ω |
Microphone Type | Digital MEMS | 6 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 295 g | 320 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 195x200x52 mm mm | 254x204.5x77 mm |
Ear Cushion Material | Lambskin leather, memory foam | Nappa leather memory foam |
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Professional reviewers applaud the Beoplay HX for its marathon battery life, premium Scandinavian design, and effective adaptive ANC, while also noting that the sound signature has a slightly subdued bass and that the non-replaceable battery could affect longevity.
Everyday users consistently highlight the comfort of the memory-foam cushions, the impressive battery endurance, and the stylish, durable construction as top reasons for purchase. Recurring complaints focus on fit tightness for larger heads and heat buildup in the earcups during extended listening sessions.
Professional reviewers praise the PX8 for its reference-quality audio, citing the carbon-cone drivers and 24-bit DSP as delivering exceptional detail, high-frequency extension, and superior imaging compared to previous B&W models.
Everyday users consistently highlight the luxurious comfort, detailed sound, and long battery life as the main strengths of the PX8, while noting complaints about the headphones' weight and the lack of a passive wired listening option.
