Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
vs
iClever BTH27

iClever BTH27

iClever
56 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

87 out of 100 high confidence 60 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 45
👍 Build quality 30
👍 Comfort 25
🤔 Noise cancelling 20
👍 Battery life 15
👎 Price 12

iClever BTH27

88 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

Users overwhelmingly praise these toddler headphones for their effective noise blocking, comfortable fit, and long battery life. The audio limiter feature is a key highlight, providing peace of mind for parents while still offering clear sound. The cute designs, especially the unicorn style, are a hit with kids. A minor complaint is that the volume might be too low in noisy environments like airplanes.

Pros
  • Effective noise blocking
  • Comfortable fit for toddlers
  • Long battery life
  • Sound limiter for hearing safety
  • Cute and appealing design
Cons
  • Volume may be too low in noisy environments
👍 Noise cancellation 10
👍 Comfort fit 9
👍 Battery life 6
👍 Volume limiter 7
👍 Design aesthetics 5
👍 Durability 4

Scores

Gaming
Bowers & Wilkins
91
iClever
46
Budget
Bowers & Wilkins
90
iClever
63
Studio
Bowers & Wilkins
89
iClever
29
Music
Bowers & Wilkins
86
iClever
33
Work
Bowers & Wilkins
83
iClever
43
Calls
Bowers & Wilkins
74
iClever
35
Commute
Bowers & Wilkins
72
iClever
36

Specifications

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2iClever BTH27
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✗✓★
Weight0.30 kg0.16 kg★
Ear CushionLeatherleather
HeadbandAluminum, Leather—
Audio
Driver Typedynamic—
Driver Size40 mm★—
Drivers1★—
Impedance—32 Ω
Hi-Res Audio✓★—
CodecsAAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBCiClever BTH27 Toddler Headphones for 2+ Year Old-CPC Certified, 75/80dBA Safe Volume Limited, 74H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.4, BPA Free, Kids Bluetooth Headphones Aux Cord for Travel iPad, Green/Pink
SurroundBowers & 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 Typeadaptive—
Transparency✓★—
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.35.4★
ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP—
Multipoint✓✓
Wired Connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable Cable✓★—
Cable Length1.2000000476837158 m—
Battery
Battery Life30 hrs74 hrs★
Charge Time2 hrs0.1666666716337204 hrs★
Fast Charging15 Minutes for 7 Hours10 min for 8 hours playback
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count8★—
NC Mic✓★—
Boom Mic✗—
Detachable Mic✓★—
Features
Voice AssistantSiri—
Touch Controls✗—
AppBowers & 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

iClever BTH27

  • Strong comfort (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average anc (32nd percentile)
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

Pricing

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

No current pricing available

iClever BTH27

Verdict

★ Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 36 specs.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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