Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62
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
JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62
The JLab Sage noise-canceling headphones are praised for their comfort, long battery life, and effective ANC, making them ideal for workouts and daily use. However, several users report a low microphone volume that hampers call clarity, and a recurring packaging defect causes deformed ear cushions. The lack of a carrying case is also noted as a minor drawback.
Pros
- Comfortable ear cups
- Long battery life
- Effective noise cancellation
- Great sound quality with app EQ
- Seamless multi-device pairing
Cons
- Low microphone volume
- Deformed ear cushions from packaging
- No carrying case included
- Not loud enough for some users
- Occasional Bluetooth glitches
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Cloud Foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | Plastic, Mesh |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 18 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | AAC, 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 | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Smart Active Noise Cancelation |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 minutes = 4 hours playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 600 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | JLab App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
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
JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
No current pricing available
JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 41 specs.
