Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
DOQAUS LIFE 3
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
DOQAUS LIFE 3
These headphones receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent battery life, comfort, and sound quality for the price, with some reporting over a year of use. However, durability is a major concern, with multiple reports of buttons failing, the headband breaking, and ear pads peeling within months. The noise isolation is also inconsistent, working well for some but letting in ambient noise for others.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good sound quality for price
- Affordable price
- Foldable design
Cons
- Poor durability (buttons, headband, ear pads)
- Cheap charging cable
- Inconsistent noise isolation
- Uncomfortable for glasses wearers
- Headband padding insufficient
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | DOQAUS LIFE 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | high-strength nylon |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | DOQAUS Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, 90H Playtime, 3 EQ Modes, HiFi Audio, ENC Mic, Reinforced Durable Frame & Soft Earpads for Extended Wear, Phone, PC, Travel |
| 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 | ANC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 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 | 90 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 min for 5 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 | DOQAUS App |
| 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
DOQAUS LIFE 3
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 36 specs.