Monoprice BT-300ANC
Monoprice
44 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
92 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Music
Studio
Work
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Monoprice BT-300ANC | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | plush | Leather |
| Headband | padded | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Neodynium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | aptX, SBC, AAC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | — | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling & Transparency Mode, High-Res Playback, 30H Playtime with Quick Charge, Bluetooth Headphones, Warm Stone | Bowers & Wilkin |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 16 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| 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 | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Monoprice BT-300ANC
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong anc (78th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
- Below average battery (25th percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.