Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
JBL Quantum JBLQUANTUM200BLKAM
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 JBLQUANTUM200BLKAM
The JBL Quantum 200 headset receives mostly positive feedback for its clear sound, comfortable memory foam ear cups, and good microphone quality at an affordable price. However, several users report durability issues, with the ear cushion fabric peeling after months of use and one unit developing a wiring fault after two years. A small number of buyers experienced severe audio defects or found the ear cups too snug for larger ears.
Pros
- Clear sound quality
- Comfortable memory foam ear cups
- Good microphone clarity
- Affordable price
- Sturdy build for the price
Cons
- Ear cushion fabric peeling after months
- Wiring issues after 2 years
- Ear cups too snug for large ears
- Foam windscreen comes off occasionally
- Ear cups get warm after hours
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | JBL Quantum JBLQUANTUM200BLKAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | — |
| 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 200 - Wired over-ear gaming headset with Voice focus directional flip-up mic and memory foam ear cushions (Black) | JBL Quantum 200 - Wired over-ear gaming headset | JBL | Black | 32 Ohms |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
| 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
JBL Quantum JBLQUANTUM200BLKAM
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.