Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Blue Tiger Elite Ultra 17-180300
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
Blue Tiger Elite Ultra 17-180300
The Blue Tiger Elite Ultra 2.0 receives mixed feedback. While many long-time users praise its comfort, loud volume, and clear sound, a detailed negative review highlights severe downgrades in sound and microphone quality compared to the previous model, along with the inability to use it while charging. Durability concerns are also noted, with some users recommending a warranty due to headsets lasting only about a year with daily use.
Pros
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Loud volume
- Clear sound quality
- Long wireless range
- USB-C charging
Cons
- Cannot use while charging
- Poor sound quality compared to previous model
- Poor microphone quality
- Reduced noise cancellation
- Durability issues (lasts about a year)
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Blue Tiger Elite Ultra 17-180300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Perforated Cooling Gel, Protein Leather |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | rubberized |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Blue Tiger Elite Ultra 2.0 Wireless Bluetooth Headset – One-Ear Piece Trucker Professional Headset - Bluetooth 5.2 with Microphone – 60 Hours Talk Time, 1200 Hours Standby |
| 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 | 96% |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & 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
Blue Tiger Elite Ultra 17-180300
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 36 specs.