Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Dyson OnTrac 759557-01
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
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
Dyson OnTrac 759557-01
The Dyson OnTrac headphones receive generally positive feedback for their exceptional comfort, impressive sound quality, and effective noise cancellation. Users highlight the comfortable fit, especially for those with glasses or larger heads, and the clear, bass-heavy sound. However, the high price, lack of multipoint Bluetooth, limited EQ customization, and the heavy weight are common criticisms. The automatic play/pause sensor can be finicky for users with small ears.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for glasses wearers
- Excellent sound quality with clear bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable for large heads
- Good build quality
Cons
- High price point
- Heavy weight
- No multipoint Bluetooth support
- Limited EQ customization
- Finicky automatic play/pause sensor
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Dyson OnTrac 759557-01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | microfiber |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | Aluminum |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | 21 kHz |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | proprietary active noise cancellation | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| 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, 30-minute charge delivers 9 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8 | 8 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | hold down for voice commands |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | MyDyson app |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
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 759557-01
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.