Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
vs
EASARS Cat Ear GS510

EASARS Cat Ear GS510

EASARS
34 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

EASARS Cat Ear GS510

45 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews

These cat-ear headphones are adored for their cute design, customizable lighting, and comfort, but they suffer from significant Bluetooth connectivity issues, short battery life, and mediocre sound quality. While some users find them acceptable for cozy gaming when used wired, others report complete failure within months. The mic quality is passable but not great, and the price of $70+ feels high given the performance.

Pros
  • Cute cat ear design
  • Customizable RGB lighting
  • Comfortable ear cushions
  • Retractable microphone
  • Good noise cancellation
Cons
  • Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
  • Short battery life (1-3 hours)
  • Mediocre sound quality
  • Poor microphone quality
  • No lighting when wired
👍 Design aesthetics 5
👎 Bluetooth connectivity 5
👎 Battery life 3
👎 Sound quality 3
👎 Microphone quality 3
👍 Comfort 4

Scores

Gaming
Bowers & Wilkins
91
EASARS
58
Budget
Bowers & Wilkins
90
EASARS
43
Studio
Bowers & Wilkins
89
EASARS
47
Music
Bowers & Wilkins
86
EASARS
39
Work
Bowers & Wilkins
83
EASARS
36
Calls
Bowers & Wilkins
74
EASARS
34
Commute
Bowers & Wilkins
72
EASARS
24

Specifications

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2EASARS Cat Ear GS510
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✗—
Weight0.30 kg★—
Ear CushionLeatherhigh-grade soft silicone
HeadbandAluminum, Leather—
Audio
Driver Typedynamic—
Driver Size40 mm50 mm★
Drivers1★—
Hi-Res Audio✓★—
CodecsAAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBCEASARS Cat Ear Headphones, Gaming Headset (Wireless, Green)
SurroundBowers & 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 7.1 Virtual Surround
Noise Control
ANC✓★✗
ANC Typeadaptive—
Transparency✓★—
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.3★5.0
ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP—
Multipoint✓✓
Wired Connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable Cable✓★—
Cable Length1.2000000476837158 m—
Battery
Battery Life30 hrs★12 hrs
Charge Time2 hrs★2.5 hrs
Fast Charging15 Minutes for 7 Hours—
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count8★—
NC Mic✓★—
Boom Mic✗✓★
Detachable Mic✓★✗
Features
Voice AssistantSiri—
Touch Controls✗✓★
AppBowers & Wilkins Music—
Volume Limiting✗—
Gaming Mode—✓★
RGB—✓

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

EASARS Cat Ear GS510

  • Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong mic (76th percentile)
  • Strong social proof (66th percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average battery (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average comfort (30th percentile)
  • Below average anc (32nd percentile)

Pricing

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

No current pricing available

EASARS Cat Ear GS510

Verdict

★ Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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