Sony INZONE H9 II
Sony
60 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
92 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Music
Studio
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Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Sony INZONE H9 II | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft-fit | Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 440 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sony INZONE H9 II Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset, WH-1000XM6 Drivers, Lightweight, Detachable Cardioid AI Mic, 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, Soft Case, for PC, PS5, Switch, and Mobile, White | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | Sony INZONE H9 II Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset, WH-1000XM6 Drivers, Lightweight, Detachable Cardioid AI Mic, 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, Soft Case, for PC, PS5, Switch, and Mobile, White | Sony I | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling & Transparency Mode, High-Res Playback, 30H Playtime with Quick Charge, Bluetooth Headphones, Warm Stone | Bowers & Wilkin |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Dual Noise Sensor Technology | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 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 | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes of charge provides up to 1 hour of playtime | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Pattern | Unidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | INZONE Hub, Sony | Sound Connect App | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony INZONE H9 II
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (76th percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Sony INZONE H9 II0.151score per dollar
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S20.092score per dollar
Sony INZONE H9 II offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 38 specs.
