Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Candy Bila CB01
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
Candy Bila CB01
The Candy Bila Bluetooth Kids Headphones are generally well-liked by parents for their fun design, comfortable fit, and safe volume-limiting feature. Many reviewers praise the easy Bluetooth connectivity and good battery life, with several noting they survived years of rough use by children. However, a few concerns were raised about durability, with some units breaking easily, and one user found the volume too low for public use. Overall, they are considered a solid value for the price.
Pros
- Fun, kid-friendly design
- Comfortable and adjustable fit
- Safe volume-limiting feature
- Decent sound quality for children
- Easy Bluetooth connectivity
Cons
- Durability concerns with rough handling
- Volume may be too low for public use
- Some units break easily
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Candy Bila CB01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | protein |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Candy Bila Kids Bluetooth 6.0 Headphones with LED Light, 85Hours Playtimes, Type-C Fast Charging, 85/94dB Volume Limited, Comfort Wireless Headphones with Built-in Mic, Wired & TF Card Mode, Blue |
| 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★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 85 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| 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 | ✗ | ✓★ |
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
Candy Bila CB01
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 37 specs.
