Px8 S2

Name: Px8 S2
Brand: B&W
SKU: FP45365

A statement of headphone excellence

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Px8 S2

Over-ear noise-cancelling headphones

Px8 S2 are the best headphones we’ve ever made, with every core element reimagined to deliver no-holds-barred performance. Our new state-of-the-art headphone redefines our flagship design to deliver our best sound quality, maximum comfort, and elevated feature-rich listening.

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Px8 S2

"High-quality materials and precise workmanship define the Px8 S2."

– Red Dot

– iF Design Award

"Choosing the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 as our Headphones of the Year was one of the simplest conclusions I've come to in 2025."

– TechRadar

"These top-end headphones are out-of-this-world impressive."

– T3

"These are among the comfiest headphones I've ever worn."

– Tom's Guide

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Ultimate sound 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.

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With you all day

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.

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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.

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For the journey

David Beckham’s life moves between the demands of work and travel. Through it all, his Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones, crafted from soft Nappa leather and solid die-cast aluminium, deliver precise, immersive sound with lasting comfort.

Premium design, perfect fit

Px8 S2 is a joy to wear. Its slimmer silhouette has been ergonomically tested to deliver the most considered and comfortable over-ear headphone design we’ve ever made.

Truly focused, engaging listening

Combining a 24-bit DSP with custom-designed 40mm 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 our best sound quality ever.

Direct streaming, complete control

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.

Why choose Px8 S2?

If you want reference sound quality, crystal clear calls, and more immersive noise cancellation, Px8 S2 has you covered. Compared to the original Px8, the new Px8 S2 delivers our best sound quality ever from a sleeker headphone silhouette.

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David Beckham and Bowers & Wilkins

Bound by Excellence

David Beckham and Bowers & Wilkins are bound by a shared commitment to excellence and timeless elegance. David’s refined taste meets Bowers & Wilkins’ unwavering pursuit of perfection to create an extraordinary alliance of style and sound.

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Performance
Connectivity
Battery
Materials

This Model

Px8 S2

Over-ear noise-cancelling headphones

Drivers: 2 x 40mm Dynamic full range carbon driver
Performance: Reference
Connectivity: aptX Lossless Bluetooth
Battery: 30 hours playback
Materials: Leather, aluminum

Px8

Flagship noise-cancelling wireless headphones

Drivers: 2 x 40mm Dynamic full range carbon driver
Performance: High-Performance
Connectivity: aptX Adaptive Bluetooth
Battery: 30 hours playback
Materials: Leather, aluminum

Px7 S3

High-performance noise-cancelling wireless headphones

Drivers: 2 x 40mm Dynamic full range bio cellulose driver
Performance: High-Performance
Connectivity: aptX Lossless Bluetooth
Battery: 30 hours playback
Materials: Fabric finish

Px7 S2e

High-performance noise-cancelling wireless headphone

Drivers: 2 x 40mm Dynamic full range bio cellulose driver
Performance: High-Performance
Connectivity: aptX Adaptive Bluetooth
Battery: 30 hours playback
Materials: Fabric finish

Px8 S2

Details & Specifications

Size & weight

Weight (Headphone) 0.31 kg
Dimensions (Carry Case) 177mm (w) x 60mm (d) x 234mm (h)

Technical Details

Drive units 2 × ø 40mm dynamic full-range carbon driver
Technical 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
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
Battery type Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Accessories 1.2m USB-C to 3.5mm stereo jack audio cable
1.2m USB-C to USB-C cable
Carry Case