Name: Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 McLaren
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
SKU: 974683
Price: 829 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.6 (10 reviews)

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Type of ear cushions
- Over-ear
- Over-ear
- Over-ear

Noise canceling

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Thanks to the improved drivers, you can enjoy extra clear, balanced sound.
The high-end noise canceling reduces ambient noise, so you can completely close off from your surroundings.
With the aptX Bluetooth profile, you can stream music wirelessly at the highest quality.
The headphones can't be folded to a compact size.
Due to the 310g weight, the headphones may feel heavy on your head.

Key specs

Over-ear

Water resistance

Splash proof

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With the Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 McLaren, you can enjoy your favorite music even more. These headphones have improved drivers. Thanks to this, the sound is extra clear and balanced. The high-end noise canceling reduces all the ambient noise. Thanks to this, you can completely close yourself off from your surroundings and focus better on your work, for example. The headphones use the aptX Bluetooth profile. This profile sends the music from your smartphone to the headphones with quality loss. Thanks to this, you can hear all details in a song. For example, musical instruments in the background. When the headphones are fully charged, you can listen to music for up to 30 hours. This means you don't have to charge them often.

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Manual
1.2mm to 3.5mm cable
USB-C cable (excluding charger)
Storage cover

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Sleek design with great sound

I hear every detail
Full sound
Sleek design
Strong clamping force

With the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2, I hear clear, detailed sound. With noise canceling turned on, I can tune out my surroundings, allowing me to focus on work in the office. After a while, I feel the pressure of the headphones pressing against my ear.

Detailed sound With music featuring many instruments, such as jazz, I hear each instrument clearly. I find the sound deep and detailed, making it feel like I'm at a live concert. With pop music, I find the sound balanced. Vocals sound clear and distinct, yet I can also clearly hear the different layers in the background music. When I listen to podcasts or television programs, voices sound clear, allowing me to understand what's being said clearly.

Sleek design I think the headphones have a sleek design. The leather ear cushions are slightly springy, making them comfortable on my ears. The connection between the headband and the ear cushions feels sturdy, giving me the impression that the headphones will last a long time. There are control buttons on the earcups. I press these firmly. This turns the volume up or down. I also pause the music and control the noise canceling. The buttons are conveniently located on the earcups. I appreciate that I don't need my phone to operate them. The headphones have a strong clamping force, so they stay securely in place. When I walk briskly, I don't feel like they're falling off. I do notice a pressure feeling after wearing them for a few hours.

Strong noise canceling

With noise canceling turned on, I hear almost nothing of my surroundings. I don't hear the noise on public transport or in the office. If someone calls me at the office, I hear it softly. With Transmissive mode, I hear what's happening around me very clearly, because the headphones amplify the ambient sound. I use this setting when I'm cycling because I want to pay attention to what's happening around me.

Review by:
Linde
Date:
29 September 2025
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Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 10 out of 10.

If sound quality is most important, choose this one

Insanely good sound quality
Long battery life
Lossless over Bluetooth sounds great

After reading and watching many reviews of many different headphones, I finally made the decision and chose these PX8 S2s. I don't regret it for a moment. The sound quality of these headphones is truly excellent, nicely balanced and with more than enough bass. The sound can be adjusted somewhat in the accompanying app thanks to the 5-band EQ.

I was a bit skeptical about whether the sound quality over Bluetooth would be good enough, but with AptX lossless as the codec, that's not a problem, provided your phone supports it. Otherwise, you can always use the included USB-C cable to connect your headphones to your phone and enjoy lossless sound. You buy headphones primarily for the sound quality (at least in my case). However, when it comes to design and build quality, these PX8 S2s are also a great choice. An added bonus is that the buttons on these headphones are physical buttons, not touch-sensitive sensors. If I had to point out two minor drawbacks, they would be the noise cancellation and the foldability. While the noise cancellation is quite good, especially for lower frequencies (like on an airplane), there are headphones with better noise cancellation available. However, for everyday use, even on the go, these work perfectly. These headphones aren't foldable, and although they come with a nice, sturdy case, they're still quite a bulky package to carry around.

If you want headphones with excellent sound, lossless Bluetooth transmission, and excellent noise cancellation, and compactness or foldability aren't as important to you, then the B&W PX8 S2 are the right choice.

Review by:
Roger
Date:
12 February 2026
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Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Superbly detailed sound.

Detailed sound
Good soundstage
Deep, tight bass

The headphones are very comfortable and have a beautiful sound. I found the PX8 to be very mediocre, but the S2 exceeds my expectations.

Review by:
J Brouwers
Date:
23 April 2026
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Insure your headphones

Receive more coverage in case of damage than with your standard warranty. Coolblue takes care of everything: from taking out the insurance to repairs. Is a repair not possible? You receive the purchase price as CoolblueCredit.

What am I insured for?

Fall and impact damage
Water damage
Manufacturing defects outside the warranty
Theft(Optional)

What am I not insured for?

Damage you deliberately cause
Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as scratches)
Damage due to gross negligence

XCover insurace

XCover is allowed to arrange and process insurances on behalf of the insurer. The insurances are governed by Belgium law. If you have a complaint, you can contact the or our customer service.

How do I insure my headphones?

First, add your headphones to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose one of the Protection Plans below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage or theft.

XCover Protection Plan with theft cover

Can be canceled monthly
9,31 per month (111,72 per year)
2-year advance payment
125,- one-time payment (62,50 per year)

XCover Protection without theft cover

Can be canceled monthly
5,81 per month (69,72 per year)
2-year advance payment
61,- one-time payment (30,50 per year)

You can cancel a monthly insurance every month. You can cancel an annual insurance every year, even if you paid in advance. Want to cancel it earlier? You receive a refund for the years you're not insured anymore.

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	974683
	Manufacturer code	FP46620
	Brand	Bowers & Wilkins
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Weight in grams	310 g
	Color	Black, Orange
	Material	Fabric, Leather, Metal, Plastic
	Built-in microphone

Sound according to expert

Sound according to expert
	Equalizer

Sound

Sound
	Sound reproduction	Stereo
	Hi-Res audio
	Volume limit
	Active headphones
	Noise canceling

Connection

Connection
	NFC
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	5.4
	Multipoint pairing
	Compatible with voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri

Cable

Cable
	Detachable cable
	Ribbon cable
	Coil cable
	Braided sleeve
	Remote in cable

Power supply

Power supply
	Power supply type	Rechargeable battery
	Average battery life	30 hours

Resistance

Resistance
	Water resistance	Splash proof
	Water-resistant

Casing

Casing
	Type of ear cushions	Over-ear
	Types of design	Closed
	Foldable
	Rotatable ear cups
	Ear cushion material	Foam
	Physical buttons ear cups
	Touchpad ear cup
	Remote control on ear cups
	Volume control ear cup

Included

Included
	Number of headphones	1

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