Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
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
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones receive largely positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality, especially for travel and long listening sessions. However, a significant number of users report issues with connectivity, power management, and occasional build quality problems, which temper overall satisfaction. While many consider them a worthwhile premium purchase, others find the price hard to justify given these recurring technical flaws.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Very comfortable for long wear
- Great sound quality
- Good battery life
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Frequent connectivity issues
- Power button problems
- Microphone quality is poor
- Not ideal for gaming
- Expensive for the value
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Protein Leather |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | BREAKTHROUGH SPATIALIZED AUDIO: Super immersive sound spatializes everything, taking the music out of your head and placing it in front of you to push the boundaries of listening. |
| 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 | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Bose app |
| 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
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
No current pricing available
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 38 specs.
