RAT TAIL gs08
RAT TAIL
60 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Music
Studio
Work
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| RAT TAIL gs08 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | Leather |
| Headband | leather | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | RAT TAIL V5.3 Bluetooth Headphones Over-Ear, Foldable Wireless and Wired Stereo Headset Micro SD/TF, FM for Cell Phone,PC,Soft Earmuffs &Light Weight for Prolonged Wearing (Green) | 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 |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | 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 | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
RAT TAIL gs08
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong anc (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average battery (27th 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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.
