Px8 S2

If you want **noise cancelling headphones** that sound closer to proper hi-fi than the usual travel fare, the Px8 S2 is aimed squarely at you. It’s the kind of over-ear Bluetooth headphone for people who notice tuning, build quality, and comfort before they notice the logo. ## What makes it worth it Bowers & Wilkins has gone all in on sound here: a 24-bit DSP, custom 40mm Carbon Cone drive units, and aptX Lossless support are the real headline, not some flashy app gimmick. Reviewers consistently put it near the top of the premium wireless headphone pile for sound quality, with the Px8 S2 also using an eight-microphone system for stronger ANC and clearer calls. Battery life is a practical 30 hours, and the 15-minute quick charge for around seven hours of playback is exactly the kind of spec that matters when you travel. ## Where it falls short It’s expensive, and the feature set is not as broad as Sony or Bose. If you want the most configurable noise-cancelling headphones, or the strongest all-round ANC first and sound second, there are cheaper options that make more sense. Buy this if you want luxury over-ear headphones with genuinely elite sound and you’re happy paying for it; skip it if your priority is maximum ANC value or a deeper feature list.

£629