aune AR5000
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
What Buyers Say
aune AR5000
The Aune AR5000 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional comfort, detailed sound, and impressive imaging and soundstage, especially for gaming. Users note they are a worthy upgrade from the Sennheiser HD6xx, with better bass and spatial accuracy, though some find the clamp force too light and the build slightly less robust. A few mention that a balanced cable or DAC/amp can further enhance performance, and one reviewer felt the hype slightly exceeded reality for the price.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Detailed and balanced sound
- Excellent imaging and soundstage
- Great for gaming
- Good bass response
Cons
- Light clamp force may cause shifting
- Build feels less robust
- Requires careful positioning on head
- Stock cable is only okay
- May need DAC/amp for full potential
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
Scores
Specifications
| aune AR5000 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | breathable acoustic slow-rebound sponge | Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Aune AR5000 Full-Size Open-Back Headphones with MLD Driver, Dynamic Driver, Detachable Cable, Over-Ear HiFi Hi-Res Audiophile Headphones for HiFi System, Home Audio, DAP | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | 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 | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 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★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
aune AR5000
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average comfort (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.
