Sennheiser Momentum Sport
Sennheiser
42 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser Momentum Sport
No customer feedback yet
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
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Specifications
| Sennheiser Momentum Sport | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | — | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sennheiser Momentum Sport - Earbuds with Sport Sound Tuning and Adaptive ANC, Secure Fit, 24-Hour Battery Life, Fitness Tracker for Body, Graphite | 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 | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 mins of charging for 45 mins of playtime | 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 | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser Momentum Sport
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (72nd percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
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
Pricing
Sennheiser Momentum Sport0.279score per dollar
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S20.129score per dollar
Sennheiser Momentum Sport offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 36 specs.
