Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Perytong PTL01
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
Perytong PTL01
These sleep headphones are widely praised for their comfort, especially for side sleepers, and their ability to block out snoring. Users love the long battery life, stable Bluetooth connectivity, and the fact that the electronics are removable for washing. A few minor complaints include tricky access to the charging port and slightly lower sound quality compared to in-ear buds, but overall they are considered a great value.
Pros
- Very comfortable for side sleeping
- Long battery life
- Stable Bluetooth connectivity
- Removable electronics for washing
- Blocks out snoring
Cons
- Charging port difficult to access
- Sound quality lower than in-ear buds
- Controls hard to use while wearing
- May cause sweating in summer
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Perytong PTL01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Fabric |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | spandex and nylon |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | composite |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Perytong Sleep Headphones Wireless, Bluetooth Sports Headband Headphones with Ultra-Thin HD Stereo Speakers Perfect for Sleeping,Workout,Jogging,Yoga,Insomnia, Air Travel, Meditation (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 | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 14 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 1-2 hour charge |
| 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 | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Waterproof |
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
Perytong PTL01
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 36 specs.