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Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:40 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

80%

8.0

Technical score

20%

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User score

★Better than 91% of headphones
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

52%

8.7

Sound

20%

7.4

Features

10%

5.7

Design

8%

7.3

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Battery

4%

8.8

Calls & Controls

★Better than 91% of headphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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    N/A~ £330

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Bowers & Wilkins PX8

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

52%

8.7

Sound

20%

7.4

Features

10%

5.7

Design

8%

7.3

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Battery

4%

8.8

Calls & Controls

8.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Bowers & Wilkins PX8 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

8.2
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
â–² Better than 29% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
â–² Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
6
Number of microphones
6
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 6 microphones, more microphones than 96% of headphones and equal to 2.4% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5.2
Bluetooth version
5.2
â–² Better than 86% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5.2, newer Bluetooth version than 85.7% of headphones and equal to 3% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
110 ms
Audio latency
110 ms
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 110 ms, lower audio latency than 54.3% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
?
Companion app
yes
Companion app
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
40 hours
Battery life
40 hours
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 40 hours, higher battery life than 62.7% of headphones and equal to 4.8% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
30 hours
Battery life with ANC
30 hours
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 30 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 43.1% of headphones and equal to 9.1% of headphones.
Charging time
2 hours
Charging time
2 hours
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
â–² Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
600 mAh
Battery capacity
600 mAh
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 600 mAh, higher battery capacity than 50.2% of headphones and equal to 7.9% of headphones.
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Brand name
Bowers & Wilkins
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
320 g
Weight
320 g
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 320 g, heavier than 84.9% of headphones and equal to 1.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
5.8
Clamp force
5.8
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 5.8, higher clamp force than 82.3% of headphones and equal to 5.5% of headphones.
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Bowers & Wilkins PX8 vs the average pair of headphones

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  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • Wear detection
    In/on-ear detection
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 9 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    111 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (111 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    111 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 13% better value for money
    Bowers & Wilkins PX8 has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.21 vs 7.3).
    8.21 vs 7.27
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 9 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    111 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (111 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    111 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    10 Hz
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 10,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    30,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (30000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    0.1 %
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 10 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    40 hours
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (40 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    40 hours vs 30 hours
  • Play while charging
    Play while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX Adaptive support
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • AptX HD support
    aptX HD
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Auracast support
    Auracast
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This pair of headphones supports Auracast, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.6% of headphones support Auracast.
  • AptX support
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Fast pairing support
    Fast pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Low-latency game mode
    Low-latency game mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • 40 ms lower audio latency
    Audio latency
    110 ms
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (110 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    110 ms vs 150 ms
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 5 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    6
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (6 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    6 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Wear detection
    In/on-ear detection
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • 6 newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2022 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    September 2022
    2022 vs 2016
  • 46.8% higher weight
    Weight
    320 g
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (320 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    320 g vs 218 g
  • 1.5 higher clamp force
    Clamp force
    5.8
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.8 vs 4.3
  • 3.67x more expensive
    Bowers & Wilkins PX8 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£330 vs £90).
    £330 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Bowers & Wilkins PX8 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 9.79 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    93.21 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (93.2 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    93.21 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    40 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 3.67x more expensive
    Bowers & Wilkins PX8 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£330 vs £90).
    £330 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Bowers & Wilkins PX8 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 46.8% higher weight
    Weight
    320 g
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (320 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    320 g vs 218 g
  • 1.5 higher clamp force
    Clamp force
    5.8
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.8 vs 4.3
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    40 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 9.79 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    93.21 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (93.2 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    93.21 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL

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What we like about Bowers & Wilkins PX8

  • Exceptional audiophile-grade sound quality with clear mids, crisp highs, and deep, punchy bass performance.
  • Luxurious build quality featuring premium materials like soft Nappa leather and sturdy die-cast aluminium arms.
  • Extremely comfortable over-ear design with memory foam padding suitable for extended listening sessions.
  • Strong battery life offering up to 30 hours of continuous playback alongside a useful fast-charging feature.
  • Excellent technical presentation providing a deep, expansive 3D soundstage and immersive imaging.

What we don't like about Bowers & Wilkins PX8

  • Premium flagship pricing that makes them significantly more expensive than many competitors.
  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is decent but falls short of class-leading performance offered by cheaper rivals.
  • Out-of-the-box sound profile features heavily emphasized bass and treble peaks that may require manual EQ adjustments.
  • Earcups do not fold completely flat inside the carrying case, making them slightly bulkier for travel.
  • Occasional software and hardware quirks, including unreliable wear-detection sensors and minor connectivity issues.

Verdict

The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 is a flagship wireless over-ear headphone featuring custom-angled 40mm carbon cone drivers and a 24-bit high-resolution DSP designed to minimize distortion and enhance detail. It offers a luxurious build with Nappa leather ear cushions and die-cast aluminum arms, supporting Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, AAC, and SBC codecs. Key features include hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) via a six-microphone array, multipoint connectivity, and 30 hours of battery life with a 15-minute quick charge providing 7 hours of playback. Main pros include its exceptional build quality, clear and expansive soundstage, and stable wireless performance; however, notable cons include a very high retail price, ANC performance that trails behind class leaders from Sony and Bose, and a simplified app with limited EQ customization.

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