HiFiMan Ananda NANO
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
What Buyers Say
HiFiMan Ananda NANO
The Hifiman Ananda Nano is widely praised for its exceptional clarity, detail, and tight bass, especially when paired with a good DAC/amp. Many users consider it a clear upgrade over the Edition XS, though some find the treble overly bright and the clamp force too strong. Comfort is generally good, but the ear pads can feel coarse and the fit is snug. Overall, it offers outstanding sound quality for the price, but requires proper amplification and may need EQ to tame brightness.
Pros
- Exceptional clarity and detail
- Tight and well-controlled bass
- Good value for the price
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Significant upgrade over Edition XS
Cons
- Treble can be overly bright
- Strong clamp force may be uncomfortable
- Requires good DAC/amp to shine
- Ear pads feel coarse
- Soundstage narrower than Edition XS
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, build materials, and comfort. Reviewers consistently praise the detailed, immersive audio with excellent instrument separation and balanced bass, though some note the ANC is slightly behind Bose and Sony. A few users mention the high price and minor comfort issues with the headband, but most agree the premium experience justifies the cost.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality and detail
- Excellent build quality and premium materials
- Very comfortable for long listening sessions
- Great instrument separation and soundstage
- Good battery life
Cons
- High price point
- ANC not as good as Bose or Sony
- Headband comfort issues for some users
- Strong clamping force for some
- Bass not as punchy as competitors
Scores
Specifications
| HiFiMan Ananda NANO | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 55 kHz★ | 24 kHz |
| Impedance | 14 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | proprietary active noise cancellation |
| Transparency | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes★ |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| App | — | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
Pros & Cons
HiFiMan Ananda NANO
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 32 specs.
