Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Wins
Winner
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Score Comparison
Criteria
Bowers & Wilkins Px8
Beats Studio Pro
Overall Score
8.8
8.4
Sound Quality
9.8
8.8
Noise Cancellation
8.5
8.5
Comfort
8.8
8.2
Features
8.2
8.5
Build Quality
9.5
8.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Bowers & Wilkins Px8
Beats Studio Pro
Price
$699
$349
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Bowers & Wilkins Px8
Luxury buyers who want the finest materials and audiophile sound
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 is for those who consider headphones a luxury item, offering stunning sound and materials, though practical buyers may find better value elsewhere.
Strengths
- Luxury materials with leather and metal construction
- Exceptional audiophile-grade sound quality
- 24-bit audio support for hi-res streaming
- Elegant, refined design
Limitations
- Very expensive ($699)
- ANC trails Sony and Bose at this price
- Heavier than some competitors
When to Choose Beats Studio Pro
Cross-platform users wanting Apple quality without Apple-only ecosystem lock-in
Beats Studio Pro represents a major improvement for the brand with balanced sound and cross-platform compatibility, though it still can't match Sony or Bose for pure ANC performance.
Strengths
- Works seamlessly with both iOS and Android
- USB-C and 3.5mm audio cable included
- Improved, more balanced sound than older Beats
- Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Limitations
- ANC trails Sony and Bose flagships
- Battery life only 24 hours with ANC
- Clamping force can be tight initially
