Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
vs
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2
SteelSeries
69 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Music
Studio
Work
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | AirWeave Memory Foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | elastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 36 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Headset - Real-Time App Control, 50+ HR Play, Neodymium Drivers, Mix 2.4GHz/Bluetooth, Xbox, PC, PS5/PS4, Switch 1/2, Mobile - White |
| 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 | Spatial Audio |
| 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 | 1.5 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs | 0.25 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 15 Min Charge = 6 Hr Play |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Arctis Companion |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
No current pricing available
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 38 specs.
