Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Dell Pro Alienware Pro Wireless Headset
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
Dell Pro Alienware Pro Wireless Headset
The Alienware gaming headset receives mixed feedback, with many praising its exceptional sound quality, comfort, and build design. However, significant issues with the microphone quality, buggy software, and unreliable ANC are frequently mentioned. Some users also report Bluetooth connectivity problems and a difficult warranty process, which detract from the overall experience.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable and lightweight design
- Good build quality
- Effective passive noise isolation
- Long battery life
Cons
- Mediocre microphone quality
- Buggy and unreliable software
- Poor active noise cancellation (ANC)
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Difficult warranty process
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Dell Pro Alienware Pro Wireless Headset | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | — |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Graphene-Coated |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset - Wired/Wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, 15 Minute Fast Charging, Audio Output 20 Hz, Battery Talk Time (ANC on) Up to 24 Hrs (Bluetooth), Lunar Light |
| 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 | Active Noise Cancellation |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 75 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 15-minute rapid charging for up to 8 hours playback (ANC off) |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Alienware Command Center |
| 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
Dell Pro Alienware Pro Wireless Headset
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
No current pricing available
Dell Pro Alienware Pro Wireless Headset
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.
