Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
vs
JBL Quantum 360X-BLACK Wireless Over-Ear Gaming
JBL
72 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | JBL Quantum 360X-BLACK Wireless Over-Ear Gaming | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Memory Foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | lightweight headband |
| 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 | JBL Quantum 360X - Wireless Over-Ear Gaming Headset with Detachable Boom mic, JBL QuantumSOUND Signature, Up to 22-Hour Battery Life, Speed Charge and Play & Charge, Multi-Platform (Black) |
| 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 | JBL Quantum 360X - Wireless Over-Ear Gaming Headset with Detachable Boom mic, JBL QuantumSOUND Signature, Up to 22-Hour Battery Life, Speed Charge and Play & Charge, Multi-Platform (Black) | JBL Quant |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | Five minutes gets you an extra hour of playback time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | JBL Quantum App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| RGB | — | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
JBL Quantum 360X-BLACK Wireless Over-Ear Gaming
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.