Bowers & Wilkins unveils brand-new Px8 S2 McLaren Edition flagship headphones with aptX Lossless

The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 receives a sleek McLaren Edition. (Image source: B&W)

The latest flagship headphones from British hi-fi specialist Bowers & Wilkins are now available in a stylish McLaren Edition. Featuring a dark-grey body with orange accents, McLaren branding and premium sound quality – including aptX Lossless support – this special edition doesn’t come cheap.

Hannes Brecher (translated by Zhiwei Zhuang), Published 11/19/2025 🇩🇪

Audio Launch

Although the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 only debuted in September, B&W has already introduced the first special edition of the headphones. The McLaren Edition mainly differs from the standard Px8 S2 in its colour scheme, combining Anthracite Grey and Papaya Orange as a tribute to McLaren founder Bruce McLaren’s first racing car.

Both the headband and carrying case are adorned with a McLaren logo. Since the headphones’ technical specs remain the same, B&W is charging a premium solely for the design changes. Having previously reviewed the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2, we found that it delivers exceptional sound quality and top-notch workmanship. However, its noise cancelling is solid but not class-leading, and it offers only a limited set of smart features.

Bowers & Wilkins has equipped the Px8 S2 with 40 mm carbon-fibre drivers and an advanced wireless module that supports both Qualcomm aptX Lossless and Bluetooth Multipoint. When connected to a source device via USB-C, the headphones are capable of delivering 24-bit lossless audio for high-fidelity playback. A five-band equaliser is also included, allowing users to fine-tune the sound to their preferences. Weighing 310 g (10.93 oz), the Px8 S2 offers up to 30 hours of battery life.

Price and availability

Priced at $899, the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 McLaren Edition is now available from the official B&W online shop, with shipping expected to begin on 21 November. By comparison, the standard edition retails for $100 less and can be purchased through retailers such as Amazon.

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Editor of the original article: Hannes Brecher - Senior Tech Writer - 19252 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2018

Since 2009 I have written for different publications with a focus on consumer electronics. I joined the Notebookcheck news team in 2018 and have combined my many years of experience with laptops and smartphones with my lifelong passion for technology to create informative content for our readers about new developments in this sphere. In addition, my design background as an art director at an ad agency has allowed me to have deeper insights into the peculiarities of this industry.

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Translator: Zhiwei Zhuang - Translator - 495 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2022

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, I moved from Singapore to Cologne in 2014 and began pursuing a career as a freelance translator. Much of my translation work focuses on science, engineering and technology. My fascination with computers and mobile electronics began when I was young. And I have fond memories reading countless tech and gaming magazines. Working with Notebookcheck gives me the opportunity to incorporate my personal interests into my professional work.

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