Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
JBL Tune 720BT
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
JBL Tune 720BT
Overall, users find these JBL headphones comfortable, with good sound quality and battery life, especially for the price. However, there are notable complaints about build quality, fit (headphones slipping off), and one severe issue with random calls and poor sound. Mixed but generally positive sentiment.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Easy connectivity
- Good value for price
Cons
- Poor build quality
- Headphones slip off
- Random calls issue
- Bass not as expected
- Bulky side pieces
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | JBL Tune 720BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 101 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| 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 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 76 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 5 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 500 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Voice Prompts |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | JBL Headphones |
| 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 (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
JBL Tune 720BT
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 44 specs.