High-end audio brand Bowers & Wilkins has made a few different wireless headphones in the past, but the PX is the company's first headphone to feature both Bluetooth and noise canceling. It's actually B&W's first noise-canceling headphone of any kind.

The Bowers & Wilkins PX headphone offers impressive build quality and excellent sound; Wireless operation is nearly flawless, battery life is very good, and a premium carrying case is included; Works well as a headset for making calls

Competing models from Bose, Sony and Beats are less expensive, more comfortable and offer better noise cancelling; -- and its noise cancelling is quite on par with those same competitors; Battery isn't user replaceable

Let's hope this is an early hiccup for the new team leading B&W. Since we tested two pairs, we're confident that we at least had an experience that will be similar to what customers will encounter, though it's possible we were sent two defective units.

Powerful audio performance with rich bass and crisp highs; Comfortable, stylish design; Cable included for wired use; Noise cancellation can be turned off; App allows for nuanced NC adjustments

Expensive; Glitchy in testing; NC changes audio performance noticeably; Can't be used in wired passive mode-cable requires power

A few minor quirks aside, Bowers & Wilkins PX wireless headphones offer equal measures of great audio and adequate noise cancellation.

Wide soundstage with excellent audio separation; Comfortable to wear during long listening sessions; Long battery life; Easy-to-use on-cup controls

More expensive than the competition; Small drop in sound quality with ANC engaged; USB-C charging port can't be used to transmit audio; Headphones...

Bowers & Wilkins is bringing its premium touch to wireless headphones. The $399 PX headphones are the company's first Bluetooth cans to feature active noise-cancellation technology, and offer smart sensors for automatic pause and play.

Stunning; durable design; Adjustable active noise cancellation; Easy-to-use controls; Good battery life; Great audio quality

Expensive; A bit heavy

Every purchase of consumer tech is defined by the choices we make about what we value more. In the world of over-ear headphones, the question has up until now been a three-way tug-of-war between the contradictory desires for wireless and noise-canceling tech, lightweight and compact design, and the...

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

The Bowers and Wilkins PX headphones provide noise cancellation that doesn't alter how music sounds, and a comfort level that means you won't want to take them off.

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

The Bowers & Wilkins PX is a classy product with high-fidelity audio, although it's not the best value at $400.

High fidelity audio Stylish looks Quality build Straight-forward to use

Auto turn-off not implemented well Audio prompt for noise cancelling is needed

Bowers and Wilkins' PX are among the best Bluetooth headphones I've tried in recent memory. It's just weird it took a trip to the barber to get the best sound out of them. The PX are a $400 pair of noise cancelling headphones that launched to rave reviews for their classy looks and pristine sound.

We got our hands on Bowers and Wilkins first active noise cancelling headphone. Learn if the $399 headphone is for you in our "Bowers and Wilkins PX Headphone Review, Wireless and Noise-Cancelling" article.

Excellent overall quality, rugged. fantastic sound! I am hearing things in songs that I have known my entire life but never heard before. They have been working flawlessly with my Android phone and a HD Bluetooth transmitter. I also have paired them with my Samsung TV without issue.

Sound detail is awesome; Noise cancelling works VERY well and allows adjustment for your environment; Excellent physical quality and materials

Just a bit heavy after 6-8 hours of use