Bowers & Wilkins has refreshed its headphone range since older PX7 S2 and PI7-focused buying guides were written. The current U.S. support and product pages include Px8 S2, Px7 S3, Px8, Px7 S2e, Pi8 and Pi6 alongside support for earlier models.
Quick answer: For current over-ear models, compare Px7 S3, Px8 and Px8 S2 by materials, driver design, Bluetooth codecs, ANC and budget. For earbuds, compare Pi8 and Pi6. Treat live prices as temporary; model generation and fit are the durable differences.
Current Bowers & Wilkins Headphone Families
| Family | Form factor | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Px8 S2 / Px8 | Premium over-ear ANC | Materials, carbon drivers, codec support, price |
| Px7 S3 / Px7 S2e | Over-ear ANC | Generation, Bluetooth features, calls, fit, value |
| Pi8 / Pi6 | True wireless earbuds | Fit, case, ANC, codec/device support, microphone |
Bowers & Wilkins’ current headphone catalog and support list are the safest places to confirm which generation is current.
Px7 S3 Is the Current Px7 Generation
Bowers & Wilkins lists Px7 S3 with Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Lossless/Adaptive/HD, AAC and SBC, USB-C audio, 30-hour stated playback, eight microphones and a 40 mm bio-cellulose driver. Those specifications distinguish it from Px7 S2e without requiring a subjective “winner.”
Px8 and Px8 S2 Sit Above the Px7 Line
The Px8 family uses 40 mm carbon-cone drivers and higher-end materials. Whether the premium is worthwhile depends on fit, sound preference, materials and current price—not on brand hierarchy alone.
Price Guides Age Quickly
Bowers & Wilkins runs sales and recertified listings, so a static dollar ranking becomes stale. Compare the live manufacturer price, authorized seller price, condition, warranty and return policy on the day you buy.
Bowers & Wilkins Headphone FAQ
What replaced the Px7 S2?
Px7 S2e followed Px7 S2, and Px7 S3 is the newer current Px7 generation on Bowers & Wilkins’ site.
Do current Px7 S3 headphones support wired audio?
Yes. Bowers & Wilkins lists USB-C audio and includes USB-C-to-3.5 mm and USB-C cables.
Should I use list price to compare value?
No. Compare current selling price, condition, warranty and return policy because sales and recertified inventory change frequently.
