Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve3 38599-989-899
Jabra
60 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Jabra Evolve3 38599-989-899 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | fabric |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 6★ |
| Impedance | — | 35 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Jabra Evolve3 85 Over-Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headset with Microphone for Work, USB-C, AI Voice Call Technology, Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, 25-Hour Battery, Works with Meeting Apps, Black |
| 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 | Jabra Evolve3 85 Over-Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headset with Microphone for Work, USB-C, AI Voice Call Technology, Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, 25-Hour Battery, Works with Meeting Apps, Black | Ja |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 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★ | 25 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs | 0.1666666716337204 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 min for 10 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | AI Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Jabra Plus App |
| 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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
Jabra Evolve3 38599-989-899
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (79th percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
No current pricing available
Jabra Evolve3 38599-989-899
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 36 specs.
