Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Focal Clear Mg Professional 3544053727165BL001
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
Focal Clear Mg Professional 3544053727165BL001
The Focal Clear MG Professional headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their exceptional clarity, comfort, and build quality, especially among professional musicians and composers. However, some users find them overpriced and unimpressive compared to cheaper alternatives, with a narrow soundstage and a need for EQ correction to address muddiness in the low end. Overall, they are praised for detailed, warm-neutral sound but criticized for not being a universal fit for all listeners.
Pros
- Exceptional clarity and detail
- Very comfortable for long sessions
- Excellent build quality
- Warm-neutral sound signature
- Easy to drive with basic devices
Cons
- Narrow soundstage for open-back
- High price point
- Muddy low end without EQ correction
- Unimpressive sound for some listeners
- Coiled cables may be too short
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Focal Clear Mg Professional 3544053727165BL001 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | aluminium |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 55 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | Focal Clear Mg Professional Circum-aural Open-Back Headphones, Black |
| Surround | — | Focal Clear Mg Professional Circum-aural Open-Back Headphones, Black | Focal Clear Mg Professional Circum-aural Open-Back | Focal | Black | 55 Ohms | Over Ear | Open Ear | Focal | Black | 55 Ohms | Ov |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | proprietary active noise cancellation | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
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 connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Focal Clear Mg Professional 3544053727165BL001
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 31 specs.
