Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Bowers & Wilkins
89 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA
Audio-Technica
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
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
Sound quality 11
Build quality 8
Comfort 9
Noise cancellation 7
Value for money 6
Battery life 3
Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | velour |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 470 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 97 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Reference Headphones, Bundle with Desktop Stand, Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | proprietary active noise cancellation | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 3 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| 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
Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-3080.111score per dollar
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA0.172score per dollar
Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
