FiiO FT13
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
What Buyers Say
FiiO FT13
The FiiO FT13 PurpleHeart headphones earn mostly positive feedback for their stunning wood craftsmanship, excellent build quality, and standout bass performance. However, opinions are divided on their treble—some find it exciting while others call it sibilant—and the fit can be problematic for certain head shapes. A few verified owners warn that these are not a universal upgrade over the cheaper FT1 and that the best results require burn-in and a warm, neutral DAC/amp pairing.
Pros
- Stunning PurpleHeart wood craftsmanship
- Excellent build quality
- Powerful, deep bass
- Great cable and accessories
- Comfortable for many users
Cons
- Treble can be sibilant on some tracks
- Fit issues for certain head shapes
- Needs burn-in to sound best
- Not a universal upgrade over FT1
- Better with specific DAC/amp pairing
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
Scores
Specifications
| FiiO FT13 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.90 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | sheepskin leather and suede | Leather |
| Headband | magnesium-aluminum alloy | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 60 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | FiiO FT13 Audiophile Closed-Back Headphones, 60mm Large Dynamic Driver with W-Shaped Wool & Nano Wood Fiber Diaphragm, Premium Purpleheart Wood Design, Furukawa Copper Hybrid Cable(Purple) | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| 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 |
| 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
FiiO FT13
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 36 specs.