Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
What Buyers Say
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
The Marshall Monitor III headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and battery life. Users praise the crisp, detailed audio with a wide soundstage and effective noise cancellation, often comparing them favorably to more expensive brands. The lightweight design and plush ear cushions make them comfortable for extended wear, though some find them slightly large. A minor con is that the ear cushions can cause sweating in warm conditions, and the auto-pause feature has a slight delay.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life (70 hours)
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Ear cushions cause sweating in warm weather
- Auto-pause feature has slight delay
- Slightly large for some head sizes
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
The Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, premium build, and comfort. Users highlight the detailed, balanced audio, luxurious materials, and effective ANC, though some note that ANC is not the best in class and the price is high. A few minor complaints include the bulky case, control placement, and call quality, but overall, these are considered top-tier headphones for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Premium build materials
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good battery life
Cons
- High price
- ANC not best in class
- Bulky carrying case
- Controls placement awkward
- Call quality average
Scores
Specifications
| Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Polyurethane; Foam | Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 46 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 91.69999694824219 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones - Active Noise Cancelling with Microphone | 100+ Hr Playtime | Lightweight, Foldable Design for Travel - Cream | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling & Transparency Mode, High-Res Playback, 30H Playtime with Quick Charge Support, Bluetooth Headphones, Onyx Black | Bowers |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | three levels of noise cancellation, low, mid and high | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 100 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes gives 12 hours of playtime | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | Marshall Bluetooth app | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.