Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
92 Overall Score
vs
Polycom Voyager Focus 2 UC
Polycom
51 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Music
Studio
Work
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Polycom Voyager Focus 2 UC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | plush ear cushions |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | headband with a cushioned sling |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 100 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 7 kHz★ |
| Sensitivity | — | 102 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | AAC, aptX HD, SBC |
| Surround | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling & Transparency Mode, High-Res Playback, 30H Playtime with Quick Charge, Bluetooth Headphones, Warm Stone | Bowers & Wilkin | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | digital hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.5 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | micro-USB |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Poly Lens |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
Polycom Voyager Focus 2 UC
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S20.123score per dollar
vs
Polycom Voyager Focus 2 UC0.374score per dollar
Polycom Voyager Focus 2 UC offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
