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title: "- Px8 McLaren Edition Over-Ear Wireless Headphones, Advanced Active Noise Cancellation, 30-Hour Battery Life, 15-Min Quick Charging"
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# 15-min quick charge for 7 hours playback Advanced active noise cancellation 30-hour battery life - Px8 McLaren Edition Over-Ear Wireless Headphones, Advanced Active Noise Cancellation, 30-Hour Battery Life, 15-Min Quick Charging

**Brand:** bowers & wilkins
**Price:** 8045 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎵 Elevate your sound game with McLaren-inspired luxury — because ordinary just won’t do.

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- **What is this?** - Px8 McLaren Edition Over-Ear Wireless Headphones, Advanced Active Noise Cancellation, 30-Hour Battery Life, 15-Min Quick Charging by bowers & wilkins
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## Why This Product

- Trusted bowers & wilkins brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **All-Day Comfort:** Soft Nappa leather and lightweight aluminum ensure a luxurious fit that feels like a second skin.
- • **Race-Inspired Design:** Galvanic Grey & Papaya Orange accents echo McLaren’s legendary style for a bold, unmistakable look.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Sound:** Ultra-high-resolution Carbon Cone drivers deliver crystal-clear, dynamic audio that reveals every detail.
- • **Powerful & Fast Charging:** 30 hours of uninterrupted playback with a quick 15-minute charge delivering 7 hours—perfect for your nonstop lifestyle.
- • **Seamless Connectivity & Control:** Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive, plus intuitive touch and voice controls via the Bowers & Wilkins app.

## Overview

The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition headphones combine iconic McLaren design with industry-leading audio technology, featuring advanced active noise cancellation, ultra-high-resolution Carbon Cone drivers, and a premium build of soft Nappa leather and aluminum. With 30 hours of battery life and rapid 15-minute quick charging, these wireless over-ear headphones offer exceptional comfort, superior sound clarity, and seamless app-controlled customization—ideal for professionals who demand both style and substance on the go.

## Description

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition: Precision Sound Meets McLaren-Inspired Design. These bluetooth over ear noise cancelling headphones, the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition, honor the long-standing relationship between Bowers & Wilkins and McLaren Automotive, featuring a Galvanic grey finish, Papaya orange accents, and a subtle McLaren logo for a distinct and striking design. With a redesigned acoustic system and ultra-high-resolution angled Carbon Cone drive units, these headphones pair industry-leading audio performance with striking design. These wireless headphones with mic feature an improved microphone arrangement with 2 external adjustable mics, ensuring exceptional call quality with better voice clarity. Its proprietary, all-new active noise cancellation is designed to block out unwanted external noise, ensuring clear, crisp playback of your favorite tracks. The Bowers & Wilkins Music app for iOS/Android lets you set up, pair, adjust sound, control noise cancellation, and activate voice commands from your phone. 30 hours of battery life from a 2-hour charge, with a quick 15-minute charge giving 7 hours of playback make these headphones perfect for commuting, office work, or travel. Ideal for audiophiles and any music lover; also suitable as travel headphones. Features an improved headband for all-day comfort, lightweight aluminum arms, and soft Nappa leather for a superior fit and finish.

Review: Please Read for Important Info Before You Buy or Return Them. - It’s nearly 1:00 a.m. and I’m hurriedly skipping from song to song to see how great these cans sound. And here’s the thing: I’m using a flat signal. No equalization. No treble. No bass. Just the music as the artist and producer intended. It’s bliss. I’ll warn perspective buyers that it wasn’t always this way. These headphones definitely required a break in period of about seventy five hours, during which time I had the treble and bass at + 6 db and I played pink noise through them. When listening to music I had the bass at -2.5 db and the treble at +3.5 db because they were so base-heavy and muddy-sounding. Then it happened. I put them on and they sounded over-equalized, so I tried a flat signal and BAM! I guess I should tell you that my journey to find perfect sound was a long one, during which I bought the Bose QuietComfort and QuietComfort Ultra, the Sony XM5 and the new XM6, the Sonos Ace, the AirPods Max, etc. you get the picture. The PX8 simply sound better. Even after extensive break in, they’re still on the warmer side, which you’ll probably appreciate if you’re bothered by sibilance. Warm or not, these are still the most accurate-sounding headphones I own. But are they comfortable? YES! I find them more comfortable than my Bose. It’s the Napa leather and their gentle grip. You don’t put them on, you sort of slip into them and become one with them. I honestly forget I’m wearing headphones. I’ve worn them for hours without feeling warm or fatigued. You may occasionally hear a hissing coming from one of the drivers. There is nothing wrong with your headphones. If/when this happens, it’s because you don’t have a proper seal. Simply adjust that ear cup until this hissing stops. The leather is VERY soft and supple, so I could see the potential for issues, especially if you don’t handle them properly. There are many reviews with pictures showing the headband coming apart. For that reason, I don’t even store these on a stand, they are the only pair that I own that immediately go back into their case when not being used. Also, in order to exert less pressure on the headband, I adjust the ear cups PRIOR to putting on the headphones, as opposed to putting them on and pulling down on the ear cups. I then take them off and then retract the ear cups. Also, I never handle them by the headband. So far (knock on wood), I’ve not had a problem with the headband coming apart. They are a beautiful work of art, the aluminum accents, the Napa leather, they are gorgeous. It’s the only pair of headphones that when I took them out of the box, I felt that I purchased something substantial. Handle them accordingly and you shouldn’t have a problem. ANC: if these headphones come up short, then this is where. The ANC is acceptable. It’s actually good. It’s just not great. You will not get the same level of sound cancellation as the aforementioned headphones. I’d say they’re on par with the Bose QuietComfort 45, which is certainly respectable, but it’s not on par with the cutting edge tech in ANC. it’s definitely not a deal breaker for me. The pass-through mode is again acceptable, but nothing to write home about. Battery Life: While breaking in the headphones, I left noise cancelling on and ran them at about 80% volume, and I was definitely getting thirty hours out of a full charge. So far I’m very pleased with the battery. It also seems to charge quicker than some of my other headphones, which was a pleasant surprise. I hope I’ve helped you make a decision. If I have, then please click the “helpful” button so that I know I’m on the right track with the info I’m providing. Thank you. I’m going to get back to my music. Happy listening! Update: in the interest of full disclosure, after extensive listening to many genres of music, I’ve settled on -1.0 db bass and +1.0 decibel treble. They were just a smidge too warm with a completely flat signal (also, my iOS phone is set to “rock.”) This could all be because of presbycusis due to my age (53). All things considered, they are the best-sounding and still require the least equalization of anything I’ve owned. Update 07/07/25: I’ve since purchased the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95s. I got them on sale for an incredible $649 (my Px8 were only $408), and my opinion (with new information) has changed. While I still think the Px8 sound great and provide a very enjoyable listening experience, they do lack the detail and resolution of the H95. I’m dating myself here, but it’s very similar to comparing the old Bose 901 speakers to a pair of Vandersteen model 2CE. While the 901’s provided a great listening experience, they lacked the detail and resolution of a pair of Vandersteen speakers. Like a pair of Vandersteen, the H95 are far more neutral and balanced than the Px8. For more info the H95, see my review on the desertcart product page. I still love my Px8s, but I do think a true audiophile would prefer the H95.
Review: It's Not About the Sound or ANC - A common complaint I see about this product, is that the sound is excellent and in most cases better than what you get from the Bose Ultra or Sony XM6, but not enough to justify the price. That really misses the point. I switched from the XM5s. Those always sounded excellent to me, they worked well, and had amazing ANC. In contrast, the Px8 has a more dynamic sound. Every segment sounds slightly more defined. To me, they do sound better. The ANC, while not as good as the XM5s is still excellent for most situations. Battery life is excellent and they charge up quickly. These fit well and are more comfortable than the XM5, despite their extra weight. I will miss the controls of the XM5, but some people will prefer the Px8. There is something to be said for physical buttons and having dedicated volume buttons. Here is the real separation. When you pick up the XM5, you don't think much about them. When you pick up the Px8, you realize what true quality feels like. Once you experience that level of quality, it's very difficult to go back. This might be most apparent in the hinges. Sony's feels flimsy and cheap in comparison. The Px5s feel like they are invincible. Solid isn't even the word for it. We're talking metal vs. plastic. The same goes for everything else. It's function vs luxury. Luxury can have both but function can lack luxury. The app is simple compared to Sony's but that's not a bad thing. Sony's app is bloated and hard to navigate at times. B&Ws is far more straight forward and you can find what you need. These do let you tweak the EQ in the app. For me the default sound is really good, but I can see myself tweaking it slightly for certain kinds of music. I know some people are going to complain that these do not have the latest and greatest Bluetooth connectivity, but if that's a thing is going to depend on your phone. For most people that's not going to be a factor at all when it comes to the quality of sound or even the stability of the connection. The real illustration for how these compare to others is to compare them to cars. A new Toyota is great, reliable, and gets the job done, but you can't really compare it to the similar Lexus. Both are technically a Toyota, but the Lexus is a whole different experience. You might balk at the price and wonder why you'd ever pay the extra for a slight power boost and better interior, until you've actually experienced the quality and attention to detail. After that you know why the Lexus is more, and understand why some people prefer it, even if it's not your preference. The Px8 are some of the most luxurious headphones you can buy. They are a cut above the offerings from Bose and Sony.

## Features

- FUSION OF MCLAREN STYLING WITH SUPERB SOUND - Celebrating the relationship between Bowers & Wilkins and McLaren, the Px8 Edition over-ear noise cancelling headphones feature a Galvanic Grey finish & Papaya Orange accent inspired by legendary racers
- INDUSTRY-DEFINING AUDIO PERFORMANCE - With a redesigned and optimized acoustic system & angled, ultra-high-resolution Carbon Cone drive units, the Px8 over ear bluetooth headphones deliver superior audio quality & increased clarity
- NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WITH MIC - The all-new active noise cancellation is designed to block unwanted noise and ensure superior musicality. Features (2) adjustable external mics that enhance voice clarity, significantly improving call quality
- PREMIUM LUXURIOUS DESIGN FOR A COMFORTABLE FIT - With soft Nappa leather, lightweight aluminum build, and all-round improvements to ear cushion fit, our over-ear headphones ensure optimum comfort for differing head-shapes, even after extended use
- SIMPLE SETUP - The iOS/Android phone compatible Bowers & Wilkins Music app for over ear headphones allows you to adjust EQ settings, enable voice control, and switch ANC modes. Use a multi-function button on the earcup to select functions
- PERFECT FOR AN ON-THE-GO LIFESTYLE - With 30-hr battery life from a 2-hr charge, plus quick charge support for 7 hrs of playback from a 15-minute charge, these wireless bluetooth headphones are ideal for commuting, working in an office, or traveling

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C53YGVSK |
| Additional Features | Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Pass-Through, Wear-Detection Sensor, aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, Touch and Voice Controls |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Cycling, Exercising, Outdoor |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Battery Average Life | 30 Hours |
| Battery Charge Time | 2 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,965 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #407 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Brand | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Brand Name | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Built-In Media | 1.2m (3.94ft) USB-C to 3.5mm stereo jack audio cable, 1.2m (3.94ft) USB-C to USB-C cable, Protective Case |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Carrying Case Color | Black |
| Carrying Case Material | Leather |
| Color | McLaren Grey |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop,Personal Computer |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Control Method | Touch, Voice |
| Control Type | Voice Control |
| Controller Type | Integrated Touch and Voice Controller |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,077 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Oval |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00714346341245 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack, Wireless (Bluetooth) |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Weight | 320 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model Name | Px8 McLaren |
| Model Number | FP44326 |
| Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Sensitivity | 8 Ohm |
| Series Number | 8 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Music |
| Style Name | Px8 McLaren |
| Theme | Music |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 714346341245 714346341269 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Bowers & Wilkins
- **Color:** McLaren Grey
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Noise Control:** Active Noise Cancellation

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Please Read for Important Info Before You Buy or Return Them.
*by S***Y on May 29, 2025*

It’s nearly 1:00 a.m. and I’m hurriedly skipping from song to song to see how great these cans sound. And here’s the thing: I’m using a flat signal. No equalization. No treble. No bass. Just the music as the artist and producer intended. It’s bliss. I’ll warn perspective buyers that it wasn’t always this way. These headphones definitely required a break in period of about seventy five hours, during which time I had the treble and bass at + 6 db and I played pink noise through them. When listening to music I had the bass at -2.5 db and the treble at +3.5 db because they were so base-heavy and muddy-sounding. Then it happened. I put them on and they sounded over-equalized, so I tried a flat signal and BAM! I guess I should tell you that my journey to find perfect sound was a long one, during which I bought the Bose QuietComfort and QuietComfort Ultra, the Sony XM5 and the new XM6, the Sonos Ace, the AirPods Max, etc. you get the picture. The PX8 simply sound better. Even after extensive break in, they’re still on the warmer side, which you’ll probably appreciate if you’re bothered by sibilance. Warm or not, these are still the most accurate-sounding headphones I own. But are they comfortable? YES! I find them more comfortable than my Bose. It’s the Napa leather and their gentle grip. You don’t put them on, you sort of slip into them and become one with them. I honestly forget I’m wearing headphones. I’ve worn them for hours without feeling warm or fatigued. You may occasionally hear a hissing coming from one of the drivers. There is nothing wrong with your headphones. If/when this happens, it’s because you don’t have a proper seal. Simply adjust that ear cup until this hissing stops. The leather is VERY soft and supple, so I could see the potential for issues, especially if you don’t handle them properly. There are many reviews with pictures showing the headband coming apart. For that reason, I don’t even store these on a stand, they are the only pair that I own that immediately go back into their case when not being used. Also, in order to exert less pressure on the headband, I adjust the ear cups PRIOR to putting on the headphones, as opposed to putting them on and pulling down on the ear cups. I then take them off and then retract the ear cups. Also, I never handle them by the headband. So far (knock on wood), I’ve not had a problem with the headband coming apart. They are a beautiful work of art, the aluminum accents, the Napa leather, they are gorgeous. It’s the only pair of headphones that when I took them out of the box, I felt that I purchased something substantial. Handle them accordingly and you shouldn’t have a problem. ANC: if these headphones come up short, then this is where. The ANC is acceptable. It’s actually good. It’s just not great. You will not get the same level of sound cancellation as the aforementioned headphones. I’d say they’re on par with the Bose QuietComfort 45, which is certainly respectable, but it’s not on par with the cutting edge tech in ANC. it’s definitely not a deal breaker for me. The pass-through mode is again acceptable, but nothing to write home about. Battery Life: While breaking in the headphones, I left noise cancelling on and ran them at about 80% volume, and I was definitely getting thirty hours out of a full charge. So far I’m very pleased with the battery. It also seems to charge quicker than some of my other headphones, which was a pleasant surprise. I hope I’ve helped you make a decision. If I have, then please click the “helpful” button so that I know I’m on the right track with the info I’m providing. Thank you. I’m going to get back to my music. Happy listening! Update: in the interest of full disclosure, after extensive listening to many genres of music, I’ve settled on -1.0 db bass and +1.0 decibel treble. They were just a smidge too warm with a completely flat signal (also, my iOS phone is set to “rock.”) This could all be because of presbycusis due to my age (53). All things considered, they are the best-sounding and still require the least equalization of anything I’ve owned. Update 07/07/25: I’ve since purchased the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95s. I got them on sale for an incredible $649 (my Px8 were only $408), and my opinion (with new information) has changed. While I still think the Px8 sound great and provide a very enjoyable listening experience, they do lack the detail and resolution of the H95. I’m dating myself here, but it’s very similar to comparing the old Bose 901 speakers to a pair of Vandersteen model 2CE. While the 901’s provided a great listening experience, they lacked the detail and resolution of a pair of Vandersteen speakers. Like a pair of Vandersteen, the H95 are far more neutral and balanced than the Px8. For more info the H95, see my review on the Amazon product page. I still love my Px8s, but I do think a true audiophile would prefer the H95.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's Not About the Sound or ANC
*by A***O on August 27, 2025*

A common complaint I see about this product, is that the sound is excellent and in most cases better than what you get from the Bose Ultra or Sony XM6, but not enough to justify the price. That really misses the point. I switched from the XM5s. Those always sounded excellent to me, they worked well, and had amazing ANC. In contrast, the Px8 has a more dynamic sound. Every segment sounds slightly more defined. To me, they do sound better. The ANC, while not as good as the XM5s is still excellent for most situations. Battery life is excellent and they charge up quickly. These fit well and are more comfortable than the XM5, despite their extra weight. I will miss the controls of the XM5, but some people will prefer the Px8. There is something to be said for physical buttons and having dedicated volume buttons. Here is the real separation. When you pick up the XM5, you don't think much about them. When you pick up the Px8, you realize what true quality feels like. Once you experience that level of quality, it's very difficult to go back. This might be most apparent in the hinges. Sony's feels flimsy and cheap in comparison. The Px5s feel like they are invincible. Solid isn't even the word for it. We're talking metal vs. plastic. The same goes for everything else. It's function vs luxury. Luxury can have both but function can lack luxury. The app is simple compared to Sony's but that's not a bad thing. Sony's app is bloated and hard to navigate at times. B&Ws is far more straight forward and you can find what you need. These do let you tweak the EQ in the app. For me the default sound is really good, but I can see myself tweaking it slightly for certain kinds of music. I know some people are going to complain that these do not have the latest and greatest Bluetooth connectivity, but if that's a thing is going to depend on your phone. For most people that's not going to be a factor at all when it comes to the quality of sound or even the stability of the connection. The real illustration for how these compare to others is to compare them to cars. A new Toyota is great, reliable, and gets the job done, but you can't really compare it to the similar Lexus. Both are technically a Toyota, but the Lexus is a whole different experience. You might balk at the price and wonder why you'd ever pay the extra for a slight power boost and better interior, until you've actually experienced the quality and attention to detail. After that you know why the Lexus is more, and understand why some people prefer it, even if it's not your preference. The Px8 are some of the most luxurious headphones you can buy. They are a cut above the offerings from Bose and Sony.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Warm, lush and a better value vs. the newer Px8 S2
*by C***O on September 29, 2025*

I own and owned several headphones of various types as I enjoy good audio when I listen to music on Lossless/Hi-Res Lossless sources. From desktop DAC/Amp stack setups, near field monitors (fancy word for desktop speakers), and headphones ranging from mass consumer brands like Sennheiser, tech brands from Apple, to pure audiophile brands from Focal to ZMF headphones. The B&W Px8 was a pleasant surprise since I wasn't expecting it to dethrone my favorite wireless headphones, the Focal Bathys. While I still feel that the Focal Bathys were holistically better overall (sound quality, lossless via built-in DAC with the USB-C, multi-point BT is more reliable), the sound character that the Px8 provides, is a breath of fresh air for someone like me that look for clarity, detail, sound stage and technicality. If the Focal Bathys is a precision sports car like a Porsche 911 (emotionally engaging with Focal's legendary dynamics), the B&W Px8 feel like a luxury SUV where everything feels a bit more laid back, comfy, warm but without taking away the detail you get from the steering wheel. The sound is lush and intimate as the sound hovers around your head. Everything sound thick with depth, smooth and "rounded out" without being harsh (this depends on your source - if you're predominantly listening on Spotify, it won't matter). If these are going to be your only headphones, you will not be disappointed, but you might get the case of FOMO because the Focal Bathys exist for not much more money. That being said, if you're an avid audiophile or lover of music, the PX8 would a worthy addition on your shelf. Pros: - Very comfortable thanks to its napa leather ear cups - Warm, lush and intimate sound signature - 24-bit/48kHz Lossless via USB-C or via AptX (Apple Music, Qobuz, Tidal, etc) - Spotify "Lossless" is not really lossless, but it's forgiving on lower res sources like Spotify. - Build quality is fantastic except for the failing leather wrap around the headband that I've seen several of these have issues with Cons: - The Focal Bathys exist that is more capable in sound quality, Hi-Res Lossless via USB-C (24 bit/192kHz) and more audiophile experience for almost the same price (~$600)

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