Sony WH-1000XM5 /L Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling
Sony
80 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM5 /L Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft fit leather | Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | LDAC | 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 | adaptive | 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 | 3 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 hours' worth of charge after just 3 minutes | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8 | 8 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM5 /L Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
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
Sony WH-1000XM5 /L Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling0.160score per dollar
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S20.097score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM5 /L Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 97 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 35 specs.
