Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
92 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve2 26699-989-999-01
Jabra
51 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Jabra Evolve2 26699-989-999-01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | super-soft foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | super-soft foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 28 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex Wireless Stereo Headset - Bluetooth, Noise-Cancelling ClearVoice Technology & Hybrid ANC - Works with All Leading UC Platforms Such As Zoom & Google Meet - Black |
| Surround | 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 | adaptive | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Jabra |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
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
Jabra Evolve2 26699-989-999-01
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S20.092score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve2 26699-989-999-010.157score per dollar
Jabra Evolve2 26699-989-999-01 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 36 specs.
