Audio-Technica ATH-WP900
Audio-Technica
44 Overall Score
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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Bowers & Wilkins
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica ATH-WP900
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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
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-WP900 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | piel sintético suave | Leather |
| Headband | piel sintético suave | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dinámico | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 53 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Freq Max | — | 24 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | proprietary active noise cancellation |
| Transparency | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| 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
Audio-Technica ATH-WP900
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
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
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Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
