Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
92 Overall Score
vs
SUNJOM Freepods Over-Ear
SUNJOM
54 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Music
Studio
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Calls
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | SUNJOM Freepods Over-Ear | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | protein leather |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Freepods Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with Mic,120 Hour Playtime Active Noise Cancelling,Hi-Res Audio,Wireless ANC Headset, Android Compatible - 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 | Freepods Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with Mic,120 Hour Playtime Active Noise Cancelling,Hi-Res Audio,Wireless ANC Headset, Android Compatible - Black | Freepods Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with | |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| 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 | 0.25 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 | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
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
SUNJOM Freepods Over-Ear
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 36 specs.
