Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
FiiO JT3
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
FiiO JT3
The Fiio JT1 open-back headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value, comfort, and solid build quality. Users highlight the non-fatiguing sound with great bass, making them ideal for gaming and metalcore music. Some note minor issues like a short cable, a slipping headband, and slight muddiness in the low mids, but overall they are considered a bargain that punches above its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Very comfortable for long sessions
- Solid build quality
- Non-fatiguing sound
- Great bass for gaming and metal
Cons
- Short cable length
- Slipping headband adjustment
- Slight muddiness in low mids
- Suspension strap design not for everyone
- Microphonics from cable
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | FiiO JT3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.75 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | velvet with memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | aluminum-magnesium alloy |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Impedance | — | 80 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Open-Back Acoustic Design, Angled Driver Placement |
| 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 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
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
FiiO JT3
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 38 specs.