HyperX Cloud Jet
HyperX
60 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Music
Studio
Work
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| HyperX Cloud Jet | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | mesh | Leather |
| Headband | Magnesium Alloy & ABS | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | HyperX Cloud Jet – Dual Wireless Gaming Headset, 2.4GHz dongle, Bluetooth 5.3, PC, PS5, Mobile, USB-A – Light Blue | 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 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 25 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
HyperX Cloud Jet
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong battery (76th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
HyperX Cloud Jet1.204score per dollar
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S20.130score per dollar
HyperX Cloud Jet offers 9.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.
