B&W PX8 S2 Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones

PX8 S2 Over-Ear, Noise-Cancelling Headphones, by Bowers & Wilkins.

Released in September 2025, the PX8 S2 are the best headphones ever made by Bowers & Wilkins, with every core element reimagined to deliver no-holds-barred performance. These new state-of-the-art headphone redefines flagship design to deliver the best sound quality, maximum comfort, and elevated feature-rich listening.

To deliver a new reference in headphone listening, the PX8 S2’s Carbon Cone drive units have been optimised to further reduce distortion and enhance audio resolution at up to 24-bit / 96 kHz quality.

Incorporating an all-new mechanical design, ergonomically tested for supreme comfort and fit, PX8 S2 features new, slimmer earcups dressed in fine Nappa leather, connected by aluminium arms with exposed cable detailing.

The result is an effortlessly desirable headphone that pairs exceptional sound with luxurious and elegant design.

Reference Quality

With PX8 S2, your music sounds better than ever. Unrivalled high-resolution audio, optimised drive units and superior wireless technology bring you closer to the artist’s intent.

Combining a 24-bit DSP with custom-designed 40 mm Carbon Cone drive units for a truly focused and engaging listening experience, Px8 S2 offers unrivalled audio performance. The result is a headphone that delivers the best sound quality ever.

Px8 S2 is also a joy to wear. Its slimmer silhouette has been ergonomically tested to deliver the most considered and comfortable over-ear headphone design B&W have ever made.

All-Day Listening

Enjoy your favourite music all day long. PX8 S2 gives you 30 hours of battery life, and quick-charge support delivers seven hours from a 15-minute charge, so you’re never without great sound.

More Music, Less Noise

A total of eight microphones ensures PX8 S2 delivers excellent call quality plus outstanding noise cancellation. This shuts out unwanted intrusions without harming music’s dynamics and energy.

Use the Bowers & Wilkins Music app to fine-tune PX8 S2 to your tastes, discover your next favourite album and select the type of noise cancellation you need. And now, with a new five-band EQ, tailoring your music to your taste is more precise than ever.

Features

• High performance DSP with dedicated amplifier / DAC
• True 24-bit audio connection
• 5 band customisable EQ + TrueSound™ mode
• Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX™ Lossless technology
• Multipoint connectivity
• Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
• USB-C charging and audio interface
• Fast charging support
• Apple MFi Made For iPhone support
• Google Fast Pair

Specifications

• Drive Units: 2 x 40 mm dynamic full-range carbon driver
• Wearing Style: Over-ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones
• Bluetooth Codecs: aptX™ Lossless, aptX™ Adaptive, aptX™ HD, aptX™ Classic, AAC, SBC
• Microphones: 8 mics total, 4 mics per earcup
• Voice Call Quality Algorithm: ADI Pure Voice
• Battery Life + Charging: 30 hours playback, 15-minute charge for 7 hours playback
• Net Weight: 0.31 kg (without carry case)
• Dimensions (in Carry Case, W x D x H): 177 x 60 x 234 mm

Included

• PX8 S2 Headphones
• 1.2 m USB-C to 3.5 mm stereo jack audio cable
• 1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable
• Carry Case

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