Bowers & Wilkins has established itself as a top player in the headphone market over the last few years, but the firm hasn't branched into noise cancelling… until now. Here's our Bowers & Wilkins PX review.

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

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

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

Wireless noise-cancelling headphones feel like the pinnacle of headphone technology. It's here that you'll find all the major brands really flexing their audio muscles.

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

Sound lacks definition; No classic B&W black leather

For most of us, peace and quiet is a rarified commodity. Cities throng with static noise, offices are abuzz with chatter, and even empty homes are filled with the hum of fridges, extractor fans and washing machines.

Gorgeous looks; Adjustable noise-cancellation works well; Balanced; natural sound

Headband is uncomfortable for long periods; Treble is a tad soft

8 SCORE OUT OF 10 Pros Truly outstanding wireless and noise cancelling performance Well built Excellent specifications Cons Can sound a little...

Truly outstanding wireless and noise cancelling performance; Well built; Excellent specifications

Can sound a little 'cupped' when used wired; Exerts a fairly high pressure on the head; Carry case is slightly cramped

My reference wireless headphone has been the Bowers & Wilkins P7, which has been a trusted source of sound for countless trips across the country, to the gym, and even for a few groovy sessions at the pool while on vacation in Maui.

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.

Although not quite as strong as some competitors, the Bowers & Wilkins PX still ranks among the top wireless noise-canceling headphones available right now.

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.