Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Productech Z7-Pro
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
Productech Z7-Pro
The TREBLAB Z7 headphones receive mostly positive feedback for sound quality, battery life, and build. However, a detailed negative review highlights issues with touch controls, noise cancellation, and accidental voice commands. Overall, the product is well-liked but has notable flaws for some users.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Great sound quality
- Good build quality
- Comfortable for extended use
- Easy setup and pairing
Cons
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Weak noise cancellation
- Accidental voice commands
- Music pauses unexpectedly
- Connectivity issues with multiple devices
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Productech Z7-Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | — |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | TREBLAB Z7-Pro Hybrid Active ANC Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones for Work, Travel and Focus, All-Day Comfort, 38H Playtime, Foldable Wireless Headphones Noise Cancelling with Carrying Case |
| 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 | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 38 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | fast USB-C charging |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Pattern | — | Unidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
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
Productech Z7-Pro
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.