Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Bowers & Wilkins
90 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Icon ANC S5IOW-S740
Skullcandy
76 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
Skullcandy Icon ANC S5IOW-S740
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Skullcandy Icon ANC S5IOW-S740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | — |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 97.5 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 97.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | Skullcandy Icon ANC Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Sweat Water Resistant, Foldable and Durable, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | proprietary active noise cancellation | adjustable |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Mimi |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
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
Skullcandy Icon ANC S5IOW-S740
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-3080.112score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Icon ANC S5IOW-S7400.763score per dollar
Skullcandy Icon ANC S5IOW-S740 offers 6.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 37 specs.
