Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Bowers & Wilkins
89 Overall Score
vs
Dyson OnTrac 759558-01
Dyson
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, build materials, and comfort. Reviewers consistently praise the detailed, immersive audio with excellent instrument separation and balanced bass, though some note the ANC is slightly behind Bose and Sony. A few users mention the high price and minor comfort issues with the headband, but most agree the premium experience justifies the cost.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality and detail
- Excellent build quality and premium materials
- Very comfortable for long listening sessions
- Great instrument separation and soundstage
- Good battery life
Cons
- High price point
- ANC not as good as Bose or Sony
- Headband comfort issues for some users
- Strong clamping force for some
- Bass not as punchy as competitors
Sound quality 11
Build quality 8
Comfort 9
Noise cancellation 7
Value for money 6
Battery life 3
Dyson OnTrac 759558-01
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Dyson OnTrac 759558-01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | microfiber |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | Microfibra |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Digital Signal Processor (DSP) |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | 21 kHz |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | Dyson OnTrac™ Headphones, CNC Copper |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | proprietary active noise cancellation | Isolation mode |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | 10-minute charge delivers 2.5 hours of extra battery |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8 | 8 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | voice controls |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Dyson |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Dyson OnTrac 759558-01
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 32 specs.