HiFiMan Ananda NANO
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
What Buyers Say
HiFiMan Ananda NANO
The Hifiman Ananda Nano is widely praised for its exceptional clarity, detail, and tight bass, especially when paired with a good DAC/amp. Many users consider it a clear upgrade over the Edition XS, though some find the treble overly bright and the clamp force too strong. Comfort is generally good, but the ear pads can feel coarse and the fit is snug. Overall, it offers outstanding sound quality for the price, but requires proper amplification and may need EQ to tame brightness.
Pros
- Exceptional clarity and detail
- Tight and well-controlled bass
- Good value for the price
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Significant upgrade over Edition XS
Cons
- Treble can be overly bright
- Strong clamp force may be uncomfortable
- Requires good DAC/amp to shine
- Ear pads feel coarse
- Soundstage narrower than Edition XS
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
The Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, premium build, and comfort. Users highlight the detailed, balanced audio, luxurious materials, and effective ANC, though some note that ANC is not the best in class and the price is high. A few minor complaints include the bulky case, control placement, and call quality, but overall, these are considered top-tier headphones for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Premium build materials
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good battery life
Cons
- High price
- ANC not best in class
- Bulky carrying case
- Controls placement awkward
- Call quality average
Scores
Specifications
| HiFiMan Ananda NANO | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 55 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | 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 Support, Bluetooth Headphones, Onyx Black | Bowers |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | — | 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
HiFiMan Ananda NANO
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
HiFiMan Ananda NANO
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
