Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Bowers & Wilkins
89 Overall Score
vs
Creative Outlier Free Pro
Creative
39 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, build materials, and comfort. Reviewers consistently praise the detailed, immersive audio with excellent instrument separation and balanced bass, though some note the ANC is slightly behind Bose and Sony. A few users mention the high price and minor comfort issues with the headband, but most agree the premium experience justifies the cost.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality and detail
- Excellent build quality and premium materials
- Very comfortable for long listening sessions
- Great instrument separation and soundstage
- Good battery life
Cons
- High price point
- ANC not as good as Bose or Sony
- Headband comfort issues for some users
- Strong clamping force for some
- Bass not as punchy as competitors
Sound quality 11
Build quality 8
Comfort 9
Noise cancellation 7
Value for money 6
Battery life 3
Creative Outlier Free Pro
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Creative Outlier Free Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Silicone |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Bone Conduction Transducers |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | Creative Outlier Free Pro Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones with Bluetooth 5.3 and IPX8 Waterproof, Built-in 8GB Memory, Multipoint connectivity, Up to 10 Hours of Battery Life, Built-in Mic |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | proprietary active noise cancellation | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | — | 0.6000000238418579 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX8 |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Creative Outlier Free Pro
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Strong anc (66th percentile)
- Below average battery (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-3080.107score per dollar
vs
Creative Outlier Free Pro0.161score per dollar
Creative Outlier Free Pro offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
