Bowers & Wilkins PX8 vs Apple AirPods Max

Connectivity Comparison

• Connection Type 📶

  The primary method used to connect the headphones to audio devices, indicating whether they use wired connections, wireless technology, or both options.

  Bowers & Wilkins PX8

  • Wireless + Wired Option

    The connection type of Bowers & Wilkins PX8 is Wireless + Wired Option. These headphones feature both wireless technology and wired inputs allowing users to choose their preferred connection method. Click to see all.

  Apple AirPods Max

  • Wireless

    The connection type of Apple AirPods Max is Wireless. These headphones connect to devices without cables using Bluetooth or other wireless technologies for freedom of movement. Click to see all.

• Battery Life 🔋

  The number of hours the wireless headphones can operate on a single charge, typically measured during standard usage with default settings.

  Bowers & Wilkins PX8

  • 30 hours

    The battery life of Bowers & Wilkins PX8 is 30 hours.  Click to see all.

  Apple AirPods Max

  • 20 hours

    The battery life of Apple AirPods Max is 20 hours.  Click to see all.

• Battery Life Type 🔋

  Classification of battery performance based on duration range, providing an easy-to-understand category for the headphones' operational time between charges.

  Both*

  • Standard (20-30 Hours)

    Over-ear headphones with standard 20-30 hour battery life provide reliable daily use with a balance of features and performance.

• Multipoint Connection 🔗

  Indicates whether the headphones can connect to multiple devices simultaneously, allowing seamless switching between sources without reconnection.

  Both*

  • Yes

    Multipoint connection allows headphones to connect to multiple devices simultaneously without manual switching.

• Bluetooth Codecs Supported 📡

  Bluetooth codecs determine audio transmission quality in wireless headphones, affecting sound quality, latency, and compatibility with different source devices.

  Both*

  • SBC

    Over-ear headphones with SBC codec use the standard Bluetooth audio transmission format supported by all Bluetooth audio devices.
  • AAC

    Over-ear headphones with AAC codec support deliver high-quality wireless audio especially optimized for Apple devices.

  Bowers & Wilkins PX8

  • AptX

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Bowers & Wilkins PX8 are AptX. Over-ear headphones with aptX codec support deliver better wireless audio quality with reduced latency on compatible devices. Click to see all.
  • AptX Adaptive

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Bowers & Wilkins PX8 are AptX Adaptive. Over-ear headphones with aptX Adaptive support intelligently balance audio quality and connection stability based on wireless conditions. Click to see all.