Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort 35 II | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Protein Leather | Leather |
| Headband | Premium materials (combination of substances) | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Noise-Cancelling, with Alexa Voice Control - Black | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| 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 | Three levels of world-class noise cancellation | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.25 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bose Connect | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort 35 II
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong anc (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (25th percentile)
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.