Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-CH520
Sony
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
Sony WH-CH520
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony WH-CH520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | soft earpads |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Sony Wireless Bluetooth Headphones - Up to 50 Hours Battery Life with Quick Charge Function, On-Ear Model - WH-CH520C.CE7 - Limited Edition - Cappuccino/Beige |
| 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 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 3 min charge for 1.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Voice control |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| 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
Sony WH-CH520
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st 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 35 specs.