Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
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
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300
These headphones are praised for their analytical sound, exceptional separation, and bass texture, especially with aptX lossless codecs. However, they are not recommended for casual listening or movies due to a fatiguing and unforgiving sound signature. Battery life and low latency are appreciated, but the soundstage can feel flat on grand orchestral pieces.
Pros
- Exceptional separation and resolution
- Rich bass texture
- Low latency with Bluetooth
- Great with aptX lossless codecs
- Excellent for electronic music
Cons
- Fatiguing for movies and casual listening
- Flat soundstage on grand orchestral pieces
- Requires aptX-compatible source for best sound
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | proprietary active noise cancellation | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP, AVDTP, GAVDP, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Dolby Head Tracking Technology |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Beyerdynamic |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
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
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 0 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.
