Apple AirPods Max 2
Apple
81 Score global
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
92 Score global
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Music
Studio
Work
Calls
Commute
Spécifications
| Apple AirPods Max 2 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Leather |
| Headband | Breathable knit mesh with stainless steel frame | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio, Live Translation, Bluetooth Headphones – Blue with AppleCare+ (2 years) | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | 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 | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1.5 Hour | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Avantages & Inconvénients
Apple AirPods Max 2
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Gagnant: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 92 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 36 specs.