Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
iClever BTH12
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
iClever BTH12
This children's bluetooth headphone from iClever gets rave reviews for its safe volume-limiting feature (74/85 dBA), comfortable fit, and impressive battery life of up to 85 hours. The LED lights are a hit with kids, and the Bluetooth pairing is simple and stays stable even after multiple on/off cycles. A few users report breakage from rough handling, but most find them durable for everyday use and excellent value at around $25. Overall, parents praise them as a great tool for keeping kids entertained without risking hearing damage.
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | iClever BTH12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | 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 | iClever BTH12 Kids Bluetooth Headphones,Colorful LED Lights Wireless Kids Headphones,74/85dBA Safe Volume,85H Playtime,Bluetooth 5.2,Over Ear Dinosaur Headphone Built-in Mic for iPad/Tablet/Airplane |
| 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 | passive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 85 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 minutes gives you 7 hours of playtime |
| 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 | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
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
iClever BTH12
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.