SonoFlow-Pro HQ51
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
What Buyers Say
SonoFlow-Pro HQ51
The 1MORE SonoFlow Pro headphones are widely praised for their excellent value, offering strong noise cancellation, good sound quality, and impressive battery life at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight the comfortable fit, lightweight design, and useful carrying case, though some note that the ear cushions can cause discomfort during extended wear and that the buttons feel a bit cheap. Overall, they are seen as a solid alternative to premium models like Sony or Bose, delivering most of the key features without the high cost.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good sound quality with LDAC support
- Impressive battery life (up to 100 hours)
- Comfortable and lightweight design
Cons
- Ear cushions uncomfortable after long use
- Buttons feel cheap and clicky
- Cannot use while charging
- Transparency mode has occlusion effect
- ANC not as strong as premium models
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
| SonoFlow-Pro HQ51 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | 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 | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 100 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | 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 | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
SonoFlow-Pro HQ51
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
SonoFlow-Pro HQ51 offers 5.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 36 specs.
