Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Skullcandy Crusher S6PCW-T963
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
Skullcandy Crusher S6PCW-T963
The Skullcandy Crusher 720 is praised for its incredible bass, comfort, and immersive sound, especially for gaming and music. However, some users report issues with battery life, creaking build, and a finicky mute button. Overall, it's a solid headset for bass lovers, but potential buyers should be aware of the trade-offs.
Pros
- Incredible bass and vibration
- Comfortable memory foam ear cups
- Immersive THX spatial audio
- Good sound quality for gaming and music
- Easy-to-use EQ software
Cons
- Battery drains quickly with bass on
- Creaking build quality in some units
- Mute button is hard to use
- Sound leakage at high volume
- Bass wheel can slip over time
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Skullcandy Crusher S6PCW-T963 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 36 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720 Wireless Gaming Headset, Ultimate Immersion and Comfort, THX Spatial Audio, Multi-Sensory Bass and Platform- Digi-Black, Removable Mic, PC, PlayStation, Nintendo |
| 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 | Spatial Audio |
| 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 | 48 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| 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 | Skull-HQ |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| RGB | — | ✓ |
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
Skullcandy Crusher S6PCW-T963
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
No current pricing available
Skullcandy Crusher S6PCW-T963
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 38 specs.
