Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Bowers & Wilkins
89 Overall Score
vs
Mackie MC Series MC-60BT
Mackie
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, build materials, and comfort. Reviewers consistently praise the detailed, immersive audio with excellent instrument separation and balanced bass, though some note the ANC is slightly behind Bose and Sony. A few users mention the high price and minor comfort issues with the headband, but most agree the premium experience justifies the cost.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality and detail
- Excellent build quality and premium materials
- Very comfortable for long listening sessions
- Great instrument separation and soundstage
- Good battery life
Cons
- High price point
- ANC not as good as Bose or Sony
- Headband comfort issues for some users
- Strong clamping force for some
- Bass not as punchy as competitors
Sound quality 11
Build quality 8
Comfort 9
Noise cancellation 7
Value for money 6
Battery life 3
Mackie MC Series MC-60BT
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Mackie MC Series MC-60BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | — |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 103 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | aptX HD |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | proprietary active noise cancellation | Mackie MIS Wide-band |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP V1.3.2, AVRCP V1.6.2, GAVDP V1.3, HFP V1.7.2, HSP V1.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 35 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Mackie MC Series MC-60BT
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-3080.107score per dollar
vs
Mackie MC Series MC-60BT0.494score per dollar
Mackie MC Series MC-60BT offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 37 specs.
