JLab GO Work JBuds GO Work
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
What Buyers Say
JLab GO Work JBuds GO Work
The JLab Go Work headset receives mostly positive feedback for its comfort, clear voice microphone, and good value for the price. Users appreciate the lightweight design and long battery life, though some find the sound quality underwhelming. A few reviews are brief and lack detail, and the Q&A clarifies that there is no sidetone feature.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Clear voice microphone
- Great value for price
- Lightweight design
- Long battery life
Cons
- Sound quality could be better
- No sidetone feature
- Some reviews lack detail
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
Scores
Specifications
| JLab GO Work JBuds GO Work | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Cloud Foam | Leather |
| Headband | Plastic | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 117 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 117 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC | 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 | Noise Canceling Microphone | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 45 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 500 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | JLab | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
JLab GO Work JBuds GO Work
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 42 specs.