Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Jabra Evolve2 65
What Buyers Say
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
Jabra Evolve2 65
The Jabra Evolve2 65 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent call quality, comfort, and compatibility with platforms like Microsoft Teams, while others report issues with Bluetooth pairing, especially on Mac, and find the price too high for the build quality. Some users experienced discomfort after prolonged use, and one reported a broken earpiece after six months. Overall, it's a capable headset with notable drawbacks in connectivity and value.
Pros
- Excellent call quality
- Comfortable for many users
- Good sound quality
- Compatible with Microsoft Teams
- Easy Bluetooth pairing on some devices
Cons
- Bluetooth pairing issues on Mac
- Expensive for build quality
- Uncomfortable for some after prolonged use
- No USB dongle included
- Poor setup instructions
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Jabra Evolve2 65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | cushioned |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | MEMS |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 117 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | 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★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | HSP 1.2, HFP 1.7, A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, PBAP 1.1, SSP 1.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 30 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 37 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 15 Minutes for 8 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
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
Jabra Evolve2 65
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 41 specs.