HAYLOU S40
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
What Buyers Say
HAYLOU S40
This headset receives mostly positive feedback for its excellent value, good sound quality, and effective noise cancellation. Users appreciate the versatility of wired and wireless use, comfortable fit, and solid build for the price. However, some report issues with microphone quality for calls, a pulsation noise defect in one unit, and a desire for battery percentage notifications. A few also feel the materials are a bit basic for the cost.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Good sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Versatile wired and wireless use
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Microphone quality poor for calls
- Pulsation noise defect in some units
- No battery percentage notification
- Materials feel basic for the price
- Not recommended for phone calls
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
Scores
Specifications
| HAYLOU S40 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | HAYLOU S40 Noise Cancelling Headphones Over Ear, 50dB Hybrid ANC with Multiple Modes, LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 90H Playtime, Custom EQ via App, Bluetooth 6.0 Multipoint Connect, 5 HD Mics Call | HA | 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 | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 90 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes quick charge offers an additional 5 hours of playback | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Haylou Sound | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
HAYLOU S40
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
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
HAYLOU S40 offers 8.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 39 specs.
