Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
EarFun Tune Pro HP220B
What Buyers Say
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
EarFun Tune Pro HP220B
The EarFun Tune Pro headphones are widely praised for their comfort, strong ANC, and impressive battery life, with many users noting the sound quality improves significantly after EQ tweaking via the app. While the lack of a carrying case and non-removable earpads are common complaints, the overall value for money is considered excellent, especially for the price. A few reviewers mention that the default sound needs adjustment and that the ANC, while good, doesn't match premium brands like Sony or Bose.
Pros
- Comfortable for long wear
- Strong active noise cancellation
- Impressive battery life
- Good sound after EQ adjustment
- Stable Bluetooth connection
Cons
- No carrying case included
- Non-removable earpads
- Default sound needs EQ adjustment
- ANC not as good as premium brands
- Ambient mode underwhelming
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | EarFun Tune Pro HP220B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | EarFun Tune Pro Active Noise Canceling Headphones, Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with 5 Mics, 120H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.4, Hi-Res Audio, Multipoint Connection, Custom EQ via App, Comfortable Fit |
| 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 | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 120 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 min for 15 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 5 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | EarFun App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
EarFun Tune Pro HP220B
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 37 specs.
