Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Blue Tiger Storm 95005
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, build materials, and comfort. Reviewers consistently praise the detailed, immersive audio with excellent instrument separation and balanced bass, though some note the ANC is slightly behind Bose and Sony. A few users mention the high price and minor comfort issues with the headband, but most agree the premium experience justifies the cost.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality and detail
- Excellent build quality and premium materials
- Very comfortable for long listening sessions
- Great instrument separation and soundstage
- Good battery life
Cons
- High price point
- ANC not as good as Bose or Sony
- Headband comfort issues for some users
- Strong clamping force for some
- Bass not as punchy as competitors
Blue Tiger Storm 95005
This headset receives mostly positive feedback for its noise-canceling microphone, comfort, and battery life, especially among truckers and remote workers. However, a detailed negative review highlights poor sound quality, confusing button placement, and random disconnections, which significantly lowers the overall score. While many users find it a great value and upgrade from other brands, the mixed experiences with durability and audio performance prevent a higher rating.
Pros
- Excellent noise-canceling microphone
- Very comfortable and lightweight
- Long battery life (30+ hours talk time)
- Great Bluetooth range (100+ feet)
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Poor sound quality for some users
- Confusing button placement (volume, mute)
- Random disconnections
- Flimsy plastic housing
- Ear discomfort after long wear
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Blue Tiger Storm 95005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | protein leather |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | AAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | proprietary active noise cancellation | passive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 30 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 400 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Blue Tiger Storm 95005
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong battery (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Blue Tiger Storm 95005 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
