The PX7 S2 model was released earlier this year and there is little to differentiate it from the new PX8 model. The battery life is still rated at 30 hours and there is no dedicated 3.5mm jack.
The new PX8 is more expensive than the old one. What's going on?
B&W claims that its new flagship headphones are due to a pair of 40mm Carbon Cone drive units. The 700 Series of speakers start at over $1,000 per pair. The result is resolution, detail and timing that surpasses the high bar set by the PX7 S2. Both drivers are trying to match the angle of your ears by leaning back on your head. aptX adaptive is one of the supported audio formats.
There are headphones in black It's a picture of Bowers and Wilkins.
There are buttons on the PX8. It's a picture of Bowers and Wilkins.
The build quality of the PX7 S2 is not as good as thePX8's. Compared to the plastic and faux leather finish of the PX7 S2, the PX8 has aluminum arms and Nappa leather ear cushions. In addition to a more traditional black, they are also available in a sleek looking tan finish.
It is difficult to say if the sound or build quality of the PX8 headphones is good enough to justify their high price point. There are no fixes for the issues we had with the cheaper headphones we reviewed earlier this year. There is no dedicated 3.5mm input for wired listening fans and B&W doesn't mention improved voice call performance.
The PX8 will face stiff competition from some very capable competitors. We found that the noise canceling performance of the $399.99 Sony WH-1000XM5 or the $329 Bose QC45 was better than the PX7 S2's.
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