Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
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
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
The Sennheiser HD 300 Pro headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their accurate, flat sound reproduction and excellent detail retrieval across all genres. Users praise the comfortable fit for extended wear, effective noise isolation, and solid build quality, though some note the clamping force can be tight initially and the sound insulation is not as good as older models. A few concerns about price versus build quality and a single technical issue were mentioned, but overall sentiment is very favorable.
Pros
- Accurate flat sound reproduction
- Excellent detail and clarity
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Effective noise isolation
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Tight clamping force initially
- Sound isolation not as good as older models
- Price considered high for build quality
- Slightly heavy after long use
- Single technical issue reported
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | viscoelastic |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 64 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | SENNHEISER Professional HD 300 PRO Over-Ear Broadcast Headphones,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 | — | 1.5 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 connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong anc (66th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 32 specs.
