Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Jabra Evolve 6599-823-309
What Buyers Say
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
Jabra Evolve 6599-823-309
Users generally appreciate the sound quality, comfort, and wireless connectivity of these headphones. However, some note that the earpieces are small and tend to slide off, and the battery life may not meet expectations for extended use.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable and lightweight
- Easy Bluetooth setup
- Long battery life
- Flexible connectivity options
Cons
- Small earpieces that slide off
- Short battery life for some
- Headband doesn't stay in place
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Jabra Evolve 6599-823-309 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | polipiel |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | Plástico |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 28 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| 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 | 5.3★ | 4.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP v1.2, Hands free profile v1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 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 | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Jabra Evolve 6599-823-309
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.