Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
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
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
The Sennheiser HD 300 Pro headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their accurate, flat sound reproduction and excellent detail retrieval across all genres. Users praise the comfortable fit for extended wear, effective noise isolation, and solid build quality, though some note the clamping force can be tight initially and the sound insulation is not as good as older models. A few concerns about price versus build quality and a single technical issue were mentioned, but overall sentiment is very favorable.
Pros
- Accurate flat sound reproduction
- Excellent detail and clarity
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Effective noise isolation
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Tight clamping force initially
- Sound isolation not as good as older models
- Price considered high for build quality
- Slightly heavy after long use
- Single technical issue reported
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | viscoelastic |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 64 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | SENNHEISER Professional HD 300 PRO Over-Ear Broadcast Headphones,Black |
| 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★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.5 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | 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
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong anc (66th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.
