Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Black
Score: 86/100
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Score: 86/100Rankings
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.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones combine premium active noise cancellation, spatial Immersive Audio, and CustomTune personalization, while offering up to 24 hours of playback. Their bulkier build and lack of water resistance may deter active users. They excel for travelers and audiophiles desiring top-tier ANC and spatial sound.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
30 hoursbest | 24 hours | |
40 mmbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 320 g | 250 gbest |
33 Ωbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 15 minutesbest | 180 minutes |
— | 9 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
Supported Audio Codecs | aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 30 hours | 24 hours |
Charging Time (minutes) | 15 minutes | 180 minutes |
Audio(1) | ||
Microphone Type | 6 | built-in |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 320 g | 250 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 254x204.5x77 mm | 195x139x51 mm |
Ear Cushion Material | Nappa leather memory foam | Protein leather |
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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.
“won't "drag ears down" even after hours”
Professional reviewers commend the QuietComfort Ultra for its best-in-class ANC, comfortable lightweight build, and innovative CustomTune calibration that keeps sound consistent across different fits. They also note the strong battery performance and robust Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint connectivity, while flagging the bulkier form factor, lack of water resistance, and the fact that a newer generation has already been released.
Users consistently praise the headphones for their comfort, long battery life, and effective noise cancellation that makes commuting and travel pleasant. Common complaints revolve around the bulkiness for active use, occasional bass variability depending on head shape or glasses, and the missing IP rating for sweat-prone activities.
