Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Bowers & Wilkins
89 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser Momentum 509267
Sennheiser
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Sennheiser Momentum 509267
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Sennheiser Momentum 509267 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Fabric |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | 42mm diameter |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 470 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Sennheiser White MOMENTUM 4 White Circumaural Headphone | Sennheiser | MOMENTUM 4 White | Over the Ear | White | 0.65 lb. | Built-in Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries 700 mAh | <0.3% (1 kHz / 100 dBS |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | proprietary active noise cancellation | Hybrid Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | 5 min charging for up to 4 hrs playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Sennheiser Smart Control App |
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
Sennheiser Momentum 509267
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-3080.122score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser Momentum 5092670.426score per dollar
Sennheiser Momentum 509267 offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Scores 89 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 37 specs.
