Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Skullcandy Riff 2
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
Skullcandy Riff 2
The Skullcandy Riff Wireless 2 headphones receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, Bluetooth connectivity, and comfortable fit, but several report discomfort during extended wear and issues with the companion app not recognizing the device. The ear pads are also noted as needing improvement.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Bluetooth and aux connectivity
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Easy pairing
Cons
- Uncomfortable for long wear
- App does not recognize device
- Ear pads need improvement
- Short cables
- Complicated equalizer settings
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Skullcandy Riff 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Plastic |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 94 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 94 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★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 34 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 Minutes for 4 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Skullcandy 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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
Skullcandy Riff 2
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong battery (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.