Fantastic sound ; Handy smart sensors ; Auto power/connect/play ; Attractive design

Noise cancellation could be stronger

The finest wireless, noise-cancelling headphones you can buy.

Full, rich sound quality ; Three noise-cancellation modes ; Noise cancellation doesn't drastically affect sound ; Wonderfully comfortable ; AptX HD

You’ll need an AptX HD device to get the best from them ; No USB Type C audio in

Fantastic noise cancellation ; Very comfortable ; Long battery life

Bland design ; Non-replaceable battery ; Not sweat-proof

Best sound from noise-canceling headphones ; Plentiful battery life ; USB-C charging and connection versatility ; Durable and attractive design ; Headphones pause automatically when you take them off

Sound can be a bit too edgy and forward for listening at home ; More comfortable when worn on the move than sat in front of a desk ; Automatic pause can be finicky ; Bluetooth pairing is as nightmarish as most other wireless cans

Before the B&W PX, Sony’s 1000X were the headphones that I could most readily and casually grab on my way out the door. There were never any worries with those headphones about the sound or the fit proving fatiguing over the course of a full day. I...

Noise-cancellation impresses ; Auto pause-play works well ; USB-C charging

Sound lacks definition ; No classic B&W black leather

Bowers and Wilkins might be a little late to the noise-cancelling game but, in this regard at least, the wait has been worth it. The noise-cancellation certainly impresses, but what's more surprising is that B&W has built in an innovative sensing...

Transparent, detailed sound ; Excellent dynamics ; Impeccable sense of timing ; Clever, intuitive features ; Impressive noise-cancelling ; Good battery life ; Fine build

Nothing significant

The PXs are a fantastic package, boasting excellent sound quality, successful noise-cancelling and a smart design

Four levels of active noise-cancellation ; Beautiful design notes ; Super soundstage with control over clarity and bass in equal measure ; Wear sensor that switches them off when not in use

Foldable design could have been adopted ; Pricier than some already direct rivals

The ANC-capable wireless headphones market has grown rapidly in recent times, so it makes great sense for Bowers & Wilkins to enter at this point. It does have some major rivals though, most notably in the recently announced

Addictive, spacious and balanced sound quality. Wired or wireless. ; Effective noise cancellation technology, with fine tuning via app. ; Style and build quality are top shelf. ; Excellent battery life per charge. ; 1/4” phono plug adapter please.

1/4” phono plug adapter please.

Bowers & Wilkins offers you a smart, well-dressed and great sounding travel companion for your consideration. You owe yourself a listen to the PX WIRELESS HEADPHONES!

Great build quality. ; Easy to use controls. ; Great isolation and low leakage.

A bit too tight on some heads. ; Slightly bulky and cumbersome design. ; Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.