Belkin SoundForm AUD005BTBLK
Belkin
68 Overall Score
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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Bowers & Wilkins
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Belkin SoundForm AUD005BTBLK
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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
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Specifications
| Belkin SoundForm AUD005BTBLK | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | foam | Leather |
| Headband | soft, adjustable headband | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | — | 24 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Belkin SoundForm Adapt Wireless Over-Ear Headset - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm), USB Type C - Wired/Wireless - Bluetooth - 30 ft - Over-the-ear, Over-the-head - Binaural - Circumaural - Noise Canceling | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Environmental Noise Cancellation | proprietary active noise cancellation |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.2200000286102295 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 65 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | USB-C for Fast Charging | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Android & iOS | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Belkin SoundForm AUD005BTBLK
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Belkin SoundForm AUD005BTBLK2.251score per dollar
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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-3080.122score per dollar
Belkin SoundForm AUD005BTBLK offers 18.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.
