Visit our Business Solutions website >>

Bowers & Wilkins P3

Bowers & Wilkins P3
Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3Bowers & Wilkins P3
alaScore 86

698 reviews

Nov, 2024

  • Negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 698 reviews of Bowers & Wilkins P3. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and price. The design and comfort are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the mids quality.

sound, comfort, design, price, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Bowers & Wilkins P3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 698 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

User Reviews  

Review Ratings

  (54% of reviews)
Show all 5 star reviews   (29% of reviews)
Show all 4 star reviews   (9% of reviews)
Show all 3 star reviews   (5% of reviews)
Show all 2 star reviews   (2% of reviews)
Show all 1 star reviews

Features

sound
  Show positive (86%)Show negative (14%)(Show all)
comfort
  Show positive (77%)Show negative (23%)(Show all)
design
  Show positive (96%)Show negative (4%)(Show all)
price
  Show positive (72%)Show negative (28%)(Show all)
portability
  Show positive (80%)Show negative (20%)(Show all)
usability
  Show positive (88%)Show negative (12%)(Show all)
durability
  Show positive (78%)Show negative (22%)(Show all)
size
  Show positive (83%)Show negative (17%)(Show all)
reliability
  Show positive (84%)Show negative (16%)(Show all)
bass quality
  Show positive (90%)Show negative (10%)(Show all)
treble quality
  Show positive (64%)Show negative (36%)(Show all)
noise isolation
  Show positive (86%)Show negative (14%)(Show all)
soundstage
  Show positive (67%)Show negative (33%)(Show all)
mids quality
  Show positive (50%)Show negative (50%)(Show all)
Show more features

Showing 309 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews

Disclaimer:

Below is a list of reviews for this or similar products. If you think this grouping is wrong please click here to flag.
Read more on our FAQ’s page.
Showing 1 - 257 of 309 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (384)

Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Bowers & Wilkins P3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 125 user reviews of Bowers & Wilkins P3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the portability and comfort are generally positive. The design and price also get good opinions. Many are negative about the reliability, while views are divided on the soundstage.

sound, price, design, comfort, portability

reliability

90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Bowers & Wilkins P3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 117 user reviews of Bowers & Wilkins P3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Views about the usability and design are generally positive. The portability and comfort also get good opinions, whereas comments are divided on the mids quality.

sound, comfort, portability, design, usability

87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Bowers & Wilkins P3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Bowers & Wilkins P3 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. Opinions about the reliability and comfort are overall positive.

comfort, reliability

80% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Edward Chester (trustedreviews.com)

Bowers & Wilkins P3

 

Hands On: We take a first listen and look at B&W's new portable on-ear headphones

launch, we're going to sit back, relax and bask in the joy of having spent an hour or so in Abbey Road studios surrounded by the best audio equipment Bowers and Wilkins has to offer.

May, 2012
Read the full review

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

B&W P3

 

Stylish, clever design, Soft, comfortable fit, Warm and inviting sound

Could be a little grippier on your ears, New rivals offer more detail

The P3s are stylish and sonically talented on-ears, but newer rivals now have the edge

May, 2012
Read the full review

Expert review by (t3.com)

B&W P3 headphones review

 

Are the Bowers and Wilkins P3 headphones as good as the P5s?

Sound reproduction ; Foldablity ; Lightweight

Tight across the head

Read the full review

Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Bowers & Wilkins P3 headphones

 

Bowers and Wilkins has a strong reputation when it comes to audio. The company's speaker systems are enviable (and expensive) and have impressed audiophiles for an age. These great-looking, uber comfortable headphones might cost a pretty penny, but...

Elegant, comfortable, carry case included, good and neutral sound

Sound spreads to those around you at mid-high volumes, neutral sound may not suit all genres or tastes, pricey, could do with some more top end "sparkle"

These great-looking, uber comfortable headphones might cost a pretty penny, but they’re more than up to the job where demanding users are concerned. Audio fans can cheer, as can design fans, heck we all can – these are tip-top headphones that are even...

Jun, 2012
Read the full review

Expert review by : Hunter Skipworth (pocket-lint.com)

Bowers & Wilkins P3 headphones pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

 

Bowers & Wilkins is known for its ultra-high-quality hi-fi systems. Behind the likes of the world-beating Nautilus speaker, it has moved its audio expertise

May, 2012
Read the full review

Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Bowers & Wilkins P3 review

 

The P3 by Bowers & Wilkins are a more affordable pair of headphones than the P5 but still ooze with class and offer good sound quality.

Bowers & Wilkins has delivered an excellent balance of price, design, build quality and sound performance with the P3. For the reasonable price of £169 you get a comfortable and stylish pair of portable headphones with balanced and clear sound.

Jul, 2012
Read the full review

Expert review by : Stuff.tv (stuff.tv)

B&W P3 review

 

Brighton-based soundmeisters Bowers & Wilkins' first pair of cans, the P5s, were as popular as they were excellent, but B&W hasn't rested on its laurels. Not only are the new P3 on-ears more advanced and more portable, they're also more affordable. I...

Jul, 2012
Read the full review

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Bowers & Wilkins P3 review

  (Rating Hidden)

The Bowers & Wilkins P3 headphones are well built and look great. But they won't be Best Buys unless they can back this up with great sound. We put them to the test.

Jul, 2014
Read the full review (£)

Expert review by : Jonathan Margolis (howtospendit.ft.com)

Bowers & Wilkins P3

 

Hi-fi on the hoof from these British-made headphones

Sep, 2012
Read the full review

Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

B&W P3 headphones

 

B&W's P5 headphones get a smaller sibling in the P3

Excellent overall sound ; Good bass response ; Excellent build quality and design

Treble is slightly overshadowed ; Can leak sound at high volumes

B&W's P3 earphones are smaller than the brilliant, premium P5 model, but still pack in excellent sound quality that's rich and exciting. Treble isn't quite as crisp as you'd expect, but mid-range and bass response is excellent and the headphones are...

Aug, 2012
Read the full review
1
2
3
4
5

Price comparison for Bowers & Wilkins P3