Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Jabra S450-XT
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
Jabra S450-XT
The BlueParrott S450-XT headset receives mixed feedback. Users appreciate its comfort, good connectivity, and value for the price, but note issues with duplex call quality, narrow ear cups, and noise cancellation that is more isolation than active. It works well for general office use and is compatible with Microsoft Teams and Zoom, though some find it less intuitive to connect and experience occasional static.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Good connectivity
- Good value for price
- Compatible with Microsoft Teams
- Compatible with Zoom
Cons
- Duplex call quality issues
- Narrow ear cups
- Noise cancellation is isolation only
- Less intuitive to connect
- Occasional static or fallout
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Jabra S450-XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Faux Leather |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 36 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 100 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 10 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Max SPL | — | 123 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | aptX |
| 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★ | 4.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, HFP 1.6, HSP 1.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | — | 91 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | micro-USB |
| 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
Jabra S450-XT
- Strong mic (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.
