Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Bowers & Wilkins vs Noxgear
Where Bowers & Wilkins and Noxgear differ
| Compare |  Bowers & Wilkins |  Noxgear |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $249 | $49.95Lower |
| Noise cancelling | YesHas it | No |
| Battery life | 30 hoursHigher | 15 hours |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| IP rating | IP54 | IPX7 |
| Multi-room | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | US, CA, AU, CN, JP, GB, BE, FR, DE, AT, NL | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Noxgear scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.7.
- Price from is lower at Noxgear: $49.95 vs $249.
- Noise cancelling: only Bowers & Wilkins.
- Battery life is higher at Bowers & Wilkins: 30 hours vs 15 hours.
- Warranty is higher at Bowers & Wilkins: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Bowers & Wilkins offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Noxgear offers Email.
- Products: only Bowers & Wilkins offers Headphones, Earbuds, Soundbars.
Our verdict on each
Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins sells across headphones, earbuds, speakers, portable speakers, soundbars and hi-fi, so it suits buyers building a full setup rather than a single product. Entry pricing sits at $249, and the warranty of 2 years lands near the top of the brands compared.
Noxgear
Noxgear suits buyers who want a portable speaker or portable speaker only, at an entry price of $49.95. Soundbar, hi-fi and headphone shoppers have wider choice at Edifier or JBL. Budget for 1 year of cover, and expect 15 hours of battery.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bowers & Wilkins | Noxgear |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.3Entry sits at $249 with a warranty of 2 years, and price from ranks 57 of 64. | 9.5HigherEntry price of $49.95 ranks 28 of 64 brands, the strongest of the three measures. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherNoise cancelling and multiroom both land, and the range covers headphones, earbuds and speakers with support on help centre, phone and chat. | 8.5Range of speakers and portable speakers is narrow, and battery of 15 hours ranks 55 of 61. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.5Warranty of 1 year ranks 29 of 56, with support on email, phone and help centre. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Bowers & Wilkins | Noxgear |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
How they place
| Ranking | Bowers & Wilkins | Noxgear |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers and soundbars | 14 of 81 | 13 of 81 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bowers & Wilkins | Noxgear |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, Portable speakers, Soundbars, Hi fiCovers more | Speakers, Portable speakers |
| Bluetooth codecs | Aac, Aptx, Aptx adaptive | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | B&W Group Ltd. | Noxgear, LLC |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2013 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Phone, Chat | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bowers & Wilkins | Noxgear | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $249highest quarter | $49.95below the median | $65.97 |
| Battery life | 30 hoursbelow the median | 15 hourslowest quarter | 45.5 hours |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 years |
Median across 64 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Bowers & Wilkins
Pros
- Product types run to headphones, earbuds and speakers, so a single maker covers travel and home listening.
- A warranty of 2 years compares with a site median of 1 years.
- Noise cancelling and multiroom are both supported, so commuting and whole-home playback share the same app.
Cons
- Entry price of $249 places the brand at 57 of 64 on price from, and the earbuds are the cheapest way in.
- Battery life of 30 hours falls short of the site median of 40 hours, ranking 36 of 61.
- Support runs on help centre, phone and chat, and email is not among them, so buyers who prefer writing need another route.
Noxgear
Pros
- Entry price of $49.95 puts Noxgear well inside the speakers and soundbars field
- Support covers email, phone and help centre, so help is not email alone
- IPX7 water resistance suits poolside and beach use
Cons
- Range stops at speakers and portable speakers, so Edifier's soundbars and hi-fi are out of reach
- Noise cancelling is no, which matters less here but rules out quieter listening
- Warranty of 1 year sits below the longer covers some rivals offer
Who each suits
Bowers & Wilkins
Who it suits
- Buyers who want earbuds, speakers, soundbars and hi-fi from a single maker rather than mixing brands.
- Households planning multiroom listening, since multiroom is supported alongside noise cancelling.
- Long-warranty shoppers: 2 years against a site median of 1 years.
Who should look elsewhere
- Headphone-only buyers: HyperX covers headphones and earbuds and CORSAIR covers headphones, and neither needs the wider shelf.
- Turntable shoppers: JBL lists headphones, earbuds and speakers, and turntables sit outside the range here.
- Long-trip listeners: 30 hours of battery trails the site median of 40 hours.
Noxgear
Who it suits
- Shoppers who want one portable speaker and nothing else
- Budget buyers who would rather spend less than on a soundbar
- Poolside and beach listeners who need IPX7
Who should look elsewhere
- Home cinema buyers, who should look at Edifier or JBL for soundbars
- Headphone and earbud buyers, since Noxgear does not sell them
- Long trip listeners who want more than 15 hours of battery
Country by country
| Country | Bowers & Wilkins | Noxgear |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| China | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Japan | Yes | No |
8 of 11 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Bowers & Wilkins
What does Bowers & Wilkins cost to get started?+
Earbuds start at $249, the lowest entry price across the range. On the ranking that puts the brand at 57 of 64 on price from, so the cheapest product sits well above the floor of the list. Headphones, speakers, soundbars and hi-fi all start higher.
How long is the warranty?+
Warranty runs 2 years, ahead of the site median of 1 years, and it ranks at 4 of 56 brands on warranty years. The same term applies across the range, so anything added to the setup later carries the same cover as what you already own.
Noxgear
How much does a Noxgear speaker cost?+
Noxgear lists from $49.95. That is the entry point across the shop, and it sits with the cheaper brands in the speakers and soundbars field rather than at the top. Speakers and portable speakers are the categories covered.
How long does the battery last?+
Battery life runs to 15 hours on the units listed. On the site ranking for this measure, Noxgear sits at 55 of 61 brands, so expect less endurance than most rivals here. Plan charging around a single session rather than a long trip.