Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
vs
Creative Sound Blaster JAM V2
Creative
62 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
87 out of 100 high confidence 60 reviews
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
Sound quality 45
Build quality 30
Comfort 25
Noise cancelling 20
Battery life 15
Price 12
Creative Sound Blaster JAM V2
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Creative Sound Blaster JAM V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | — |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| 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 | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 200 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Creative App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Creative Sound Blaster JAM V2
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong mic (73rd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
No current pricing available
Creative Sound Blaster JAM V2
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
