Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Jabra Engage 9555-583-125
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
Jabra Engage 9555-583-125
The Jabra Evolve2 75 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent sound quality, easy setup, and good integration with softphones like Teams and Zoom. However, significant complaints about poor battery life, limited wireless range, and discomfort during extended use are common, leading to a polarized sentiment.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Easy setup and pairing
- Good softphone integration (Teams, Zoom)
- Physical mute button
- Bluetooth mobile connectivity
Cons
- Poor battery life (under 5 hours)
- Limited wireless range (under 35 feet)
- Uncomfortable for extended use
- Low maximum volume
- Short and directional microphone
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Jabra Engage 9555-583-125 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.55 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | — |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 40 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 16 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Jabra Engage 75 Convertible Headset - Mono - Wireless - Bluetooth/DECT - 328.1 ft - 40 Hz - 16 kHz - Over-the-head, Over-the-ear, Behind-the-neck - Monaural - Uni-directional, Electret, Condenser ... |
| 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 | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 9 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 40% in just 30 minutes |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Pattern | — | Unidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
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
Jabra Engage 9555-583-125
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average sound (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average battery (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.