Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
JBL Junior 320BT
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 Junior 320BT
These headphones are well-liked by parents for their comfort, fit for young children, and volume-limiting feature that protects hearing. Battery life is praised as long, and pairing is easy. However, durability is a concern for toddlers, as one reviewer found the ear cushion easily detachable and hard to reattach.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for children
- Volume limiting protects hearing
- Long battery life
- Easy pairing
- Great color options
Cons
- Ear cushion detaches easily
- Difficult to reattach ear cushion
- Not durable for toddlers
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | JBL Junior 320BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | 12mm thick soft pad |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | 12mm thick soft pad |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | 32 millimeters |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 12 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 80 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 81 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 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | five minutes of charge will give you another three hours of battery life |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 500 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | JBL Headphones |
| 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
JBL Junior 320BT
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong comfort (77th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
No current pricing available
JBL Junior 320BT
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.
