Yowu Cat Ear MODEL-Z
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
What Buyers Say
Yowu Cat Ear MODEL-Z
The YOWU cat ear headphones have a polarizing reception: many users love the cute design and comfort, but significant issues with build quality, battery life, and false advertising (no active noise cancellation) are common. The Bluetooth-only connectivity and lack of an audio jack frustrate some, while the heavy weight and floppy ear muffs are frequent complaints. Overall, the product appeals to those prioritizing aesthetics over performance, but reliability concerns are widespread.
Pros
- Cute cat ear design
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good sound quality
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
- Long battery life without lights
Cons
- No active noise cancellation
- Heavy and bulky
- Floppy ear muffs
- Bluetooth only, no audio jack
- Short battery life with lights on
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
| Yowu Cat Ear MODEL-Z | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | — | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam | Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | YOWU Cat Ear Headphones CE, Wired/Wireless Blue Gaming Headsets with Seamless Live Sound Experience for PC/PE/Switch/PS4/PS5, Built-in Mic & Customizable RGB Light Effect for Anime Lovers | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | 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 | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 48 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.600000023841858 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 1.6 hour fast charging with upgraded charging power | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| RGB | ✓ | — |
Pros & Cons
Yowu Cat Ear MODEL-Z
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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 10 of 38 specs.