Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
vs
Marshall Major V
Marshall
58 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
Marshall Major V
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Marshall Major V | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Mousse |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | Plastique |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 27 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, 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 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 100 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 3 h |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Assistant vocal |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Marshall Bluetooth |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
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
Marshall Major V
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
No current pricing available
Marshall Major V
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 37 specs.
