Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
JBL Quantum 360X
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
JBL Quantum 360X
The JBL Quantum 360X wireless gaming headset receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its comfort, sound quality, and versatile connectivity. Users praise its lightweight design, long battery life, and seamless switching between Bluetooth and the wireless dongle for Xbox, PC, and PlayStation. A few minor criticisms include slightly flimsy build, mediocre microphone quality for recording, and one report of a missing USB dongle. Overall, it is highly recommended for casual gaming and work-from-home use.
Pros
- Very comfortable for long sessions
- Great sound quality with clear bass
- Long battery life (20+ hours)
- Seamless Bluetooth and dongle switching
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Slightly flimsy build quality
- Mediocre microphone for recording
- One report of missing USB dongle
- A bit heavy for some users
- Sound lacked a little for one reviewer
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | JBL Quantum 360X | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | breathable fabric with memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | lightweight headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | JBL Quantum 360X - Wireless Consol Over-Ear Gaming Headset for Xbox with Detachable Boom mic, Up to 22-Hour Battery Life, Memory Foam Comfort, Compatible with Windows Sonic Surround Sound (Black) |
| 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 | JBL Quantum 360X - Wireless Consol Over-Ear Gaming Headset for Xbox with Detachable Boom mic, Up to 22-Hour Battery Life, Memory Foam Comfort, Compatible with Windows Sonic Surround Sound (Black) | JB |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | Five minutes gets you an extra hour of playback time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | JBL QuantumENGINE PC Suite |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| RGB | — | ✓ |
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
JBL Quantum 360X
- Strong comfort (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.