Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
JBL Tour One M2
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
JBL Tour One M2
The JBL Tour One M2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, impressive sound quality, and comfortable design. Users frequently compare them favorably to more expensive brands like Bose and Sony, noting great value for the price. However, some users report durability concerns with the rotating parts and plastic finish, and a few find the touch controls overly sensitive or the maximum volume insufficient for very loud listening.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable for long use
- Good value for money
- Effective ANC for travel
Cons
- Durability issues with rotating parts
- Plastic finish peeling
- Touch controls too sensitive
- Maximum volume not loud enough
- Accidental button presses
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | JBL Tour One M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Leather |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 117 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | JBL Tour One M2 - Wireless Over-Ear True Adaptive Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4-mic Superior Calls with Voice Control, JBL's Legendary Pro Sound & Spatial Sound, Fast Pair Enabled (Champagne) |
| 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 | JBL Tour One M2 - Wireless Over-Ear True Adaptive Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4-mic Superior Calls with Voice Control, JBL's Legendary Pro Sound & Spatial Sound, Fast Pair Enabled (Champagne) | JBL T |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | True 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 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
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
JBL Tour One M2
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 40 specs.