Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Jabra Evolve2 65
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
Jabra Evolve2 65
The Jabra Evolve2 65 headset receives mixed to negative feedback from users. While some appreciate its sound quality, battery life, and microphone clarity for calls, many criticize its high price, uncomfortable fit for long wear, and unreliable Bluetooth pairing, especially with Macs. Durability issues like a broken earpiece after six months and difficulty finding the USB dongle are also common complaints.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Good battery life
- Clear microphone for calls
- Small and lightweight
- Seamless Bluetooth with MacBook Air
Cons
- High price for quality
- Uncomfortable for long wear
- Unreliable Bluetooth pairing with Mac
- Left earpiece broke after 6 months
- USB dongle hard to find in packaging
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Jabra Evolve2 65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | Ergonomic Cushioned Headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| 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★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 37 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 15-minute charge giving you up to 8 hours of use |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Microsoft Teams, Cisco, Mitel, Avaya |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Android & iOS |
| 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
Jabra Evolve2 65
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 38 specs.