Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
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MOKATA MOK-B16

MOKATA MOK-B16

MOKATA
52 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

87 out of 100 high confidence 60 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 45
👍 Build quality 30
👍 Comfort 25
🤔 Noise cancelling 20
👍 Battery life 15
👎 Price 12

MOKATA MOK-B16

88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

The Mokata Kids Headphones are a hit with parents and children alike, praised for their comfortable fit, long battery life, and safe volume limits. While one reviewer noted they were not as comfortable for extended wear, the overwhelming majority highlight the sturdy build, easy Bluetooth pairing, and great sound quality. The included aux cable and microphone add versatility, making them a reliable choice for travel, school, or home use.

Pros
  • Comfortable over-ear padding
  • Long 60-hour battery life
  • Safe volume limit (85/110dB)
  • Easy Bluetooth 5.3 pairing
  • Sturdy and durable build
Cons
  • Not comfortable for extended wear for some
  • Slightly large for very young children (3-year-old)
👍 Comfort 6
👍 Battery life 5
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Sound quality 4
👍 Bluetooth connectivity 4
👍 Volume safety 2

Scores

Budget
Bowers & Wilkins
91
MOKATA
56
Gaming
Bowers & Wilkins
91
MOKATA
47
Studio
Bowers & Wilkins
89
MOKATA
43
Music
Bowers & Wilkins
86
MOKATA
43
Work
Bowers & Wilkins
83
MOKATA
36
Calls
Bowers & Wilkins
74
MOKATA
29
Commute
Bowers & Wilkins
72
MOKATA
35

Specifications

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2MOKATA MOK-B16
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosed—
Foldable✗✓★
Weight0.30 kg0.26 kg★
Ear CushionLeather—
HeadbandAluminum, Leather—
Audio
Driver Typedynamic—
Driver Size40 mm40 mm
Drivers1★—
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res Audio✓★—
CodecsAAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBCMokata Headphones Kids Bluetooth 5.4 Wireless Play Time 68H Safe Volume Limit 85/94dB Over-Ear Foldable Headset,Fast Charging,with Aux Cord Built-in Mic for Toddler Child Pad Study Tablet Blue
SurroundBowers & 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 Typeadaptive—
Transparency✓★—
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.35.3
ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP—
Multipoint✓★—
Wired Connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable Cable✓★—
Cable Length1.2000000476837158 m—
Battery
Battery Life30 hrs68 hrs★
Charge Time2 hrs★—
Fast Charging15 Minutes for 7 HoursFast Charging
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count8★—
NC Mic✓★—
Boom Mic✗—
Detachable Mic✓★—
Features
Voice AssistantSiri—
Touch Controls✗—
AppBowers & 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

MOKATA MOK-B16

  • Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong comfort (77th percentile)
  • Below average anc (32nd percentile)
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 36 specs.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute