Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Picun B8
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
Picun B8
The Picun B8 Bluetooth headphones are widely praised for their comfort, long battery life, and impressive value under $20-$30. Users highlight the plush earpads that cause no pain during extended wear, clear audio with customizable EQ modes, and effective passive noise muffling. A few note the large size and a tricky touch-sensitive play/pause button, plus the microphone sounds distant. Overall, reviewers feel these headphones rival or exceed pricier models.
Pros
- Extremely comfortable ear pads for long wear
- Excellent battery life (65-120 hours)
- Great value for under $20-30
- Clear audio with customizable EQ modes
- Effective passive noise muffling
Cons
- Large physical size and bulkiness
- Finicky touch-sensitive play/pause button
- Distant microphone sound quality
- No full active noise cancellation
- Earpieces don't twist for easy storage
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Picun B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | PU leather |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Picun B8 Bluetooth Headphones, 120H Playtime Headphone Wireless Bluetooth with 3 EQ Modes, Low Latency, Hands-Free Calls, Over Ear Headphones for Travel Home Office Cellphone PC Khaki White |
| 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 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 120 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 1,000 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
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
Picun B8
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.