Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Koss R80
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones deliver exceptional sound quality with crisp, detailed audio and a spacious soundstage that rivals wired headphones. Build quality is premium with Nappa leather and aluminum, though the ANC is good but not class-leading like Bose or Sony. Comfort is generally praised, but some users find the headband pressure and weight an issue for long sessions. Overall, these are considered top-tier wireless headphones for audiophiles willing to invest in superior sound.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality and clarity
- Premium build with Nappa leather and aluminum
- Comfortable for long listening sessions
- Excellent instrument separation and soundstage
- Good battery life with quick charge
Cons
- High price point
- ANC not as good as Bose or Sony
- Headband pressure and weight for some users
- Controls placement can be awkward
- Bass not as punchy as competitors for some
Koss R80
The KOSS R80 headphones receive mixed feedback. While the lifetime warranty and comfortable fit are praised, the sound quality is often described as thin or just acceptable. Some users find them a waste of money due to mediocre audio performance.
Pros
- Lifetime warranty
- Comfortable fit
- Long coiled cord
- Replaceable cord
- Around-ear design
Cons
- Thin sound quality
- Mediocre audio performance
- Not for discerning listeners
- Some find them a waste of money
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Koss R80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | leatherette |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 16 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 60 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 101 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | — |
| 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★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 2.440000057220459 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
Koss R80
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong anc (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.