Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Audeze LCD-GX
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
Audeze LCD-GX
The Audeze LCD-GX gaming headset receives mixed reviews. While many users praise its exceptional sound quality, clarity, and detail, especially for music and gaming, there are significant concerns about build quality, comfort, and durability. Issues like a broken headband, collapsed ear cushions, microphone malfunctions, and poor customer support are frequently mentioned. The high price tag makes these flaws particularly frustrating for some owners, though others find the audio performance worth the cost.
Pros
- Exceptional sound clarity and detail
- Rich and immersive audio for music and gaming
- Good microphone quality for communication
- Versatile for multiple platforms (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch)
- Premium build materials and design
Cons
- High price point
- Build quality issues (broken headband, collapsed cushions)
- Comfort problems (headband too long, pressure points)
- Microphone malfunctions after short use
- Poor customer support and warranty experience
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Audeze LCD-GX | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | memory foam leather-free ear pads |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | suspension headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 106 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 50 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Audeze LCD-GX Audiophile Over-Ear Gaming Headset, Black, with case |
| 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★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 2.440000057220459 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | 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 | ✗ | — |
| 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
Audeze LCD-GX
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 40 specs.