Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
SUNJOM Freepods
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
SUNJOM Freepods
This pair of headphones earns mixed but generally positive feedback from users. Many praise the excellent battery life, comfort, and solid noise cancellation for the price, with several noting they work well for long listening sessions or workouts. However, recurring complaints about poor audio quality, especially weak bass and muddy mids, and an unreliable play button that activates on its own bring the score down significantly. The lack of a companion app for controls is also mentioned as a drawback.
Pros
- Excellent battery life (120 hours)
- Very comfortable for long wear
- Good for price with decent ANC
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
- Lightweight and stylish design
Cons
- Poor audio quality (weak bass, muddy mids)
- Faulty play button activating on its own
- No companion app for controls
- ANC considered poor by some
- Does not fold, no case included
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | SUNJOM Freepods | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | protein leather |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Freepods Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with Mic,120 Hour Playtime Active Noise Cancelling,Hi-Res Audio,Wireless ANC Headset, Android Compatible - Black |
| 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 | Freepods Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with Mic,120 Hour Playtime Active Noise Cancelling,Hi-Res Audio,Wireless ANC Headset, Android Compatible - Black | Freepods Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with | |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 120 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 | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
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
SUNJOM Freepods
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 38 specs.