Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Over-Ear Headphones Wireless
JBL Tune 670NC
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Over-Ear Headphones Wireless
The Bowers & Wilkins PX8 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, premium build materials like Napa leather and aluminum, and outstanding comfort. Users describe the audio as immersive, detailed, and engaging, often preferring them over competitors like Bose and Sony. However, a few concerns are noted: the active noise cancellation is good but not class-leading, and there are isolated reports of headband durability issues and a potential refurbished unit sold as new.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality and detail
- Premium Napa leather and aluminum build
- Outstanding comfort for long sessions
- Immersive and engaging audio experience
- Fast charging and good battery life
Cons
- ANC is good but not class-leading
- Potential headband durability issues
- Requires break-in period for optimal sound
- Pass-through mode is mediocre
- Risk of receiving refurbished unit as new
JBL Tune 670NC
Most users love these JBL headphones, praising excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and long battery life—many report great value for the price. One reviewer had a defective unit with no sound in one ear. A few users appreciate the easy controls, foldable design, and app connectivity. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with a minor quality control concern.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for price
Cons
- Potential defective unit (no sound in one ear)
- No answers to Q&A questions
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Over-Ear Headphones Wireless | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | aluminum | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | carbon drive | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Over-Ear Headphones Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling, Luxurious Materials, 30-Hour Battery Life, 15-Min Quick Charging, Black | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15min charge for 7 hours playback | 5min=3hrs |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 690 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | B&W Music App | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Over-Ear Headphones Wireless
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
JBL Tune 670NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
JBL Tune 670NC offers 23.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
