Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Jabra Evolve 6599-823-309
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
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
Jabra Evolve 6599-823-309
Users generally appreciate the sound quality, comfort, and wireless connectivity of these headphones. However, some note that the earpieces are small and tend to slide off, and the battery life may not meet expectations for extended use.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable and lightweight
- Easy Bluetooth setup
- Long battery life
- Flexible connectivity options
Cons
- Small earpieces that slide off
- Short battery life for some
- Headband doesn't stay in place
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Jabra Evolve 6599-823-309 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | polipiel |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | Plástico |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 28 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | proprietary active noise cancellation | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 4.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP v1.2, Hands free profile v1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
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 sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Jabra Evolve 6599-823-309
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Jabra Evolve 6599-823-309 offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 32 specs.
