Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Nacon RIG400HXW
What Buyers Say
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
Nacon RIG400HXW
The RIG 400 HX is widely praised for its exceptional comfort, especially for glasses wearers and long gaming sessions. Sound quality is considered decent for gaming but not top-tier for music, and the value for money is excellent. A few users reported defects like distortion or mic issues, but replacements often worked perfectly, and the overall durability is well-regarded.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for glasses wearers
- Great for long gaming sessions
- Lightweight and breathable foam
- Good value for money
- Decent sound quality for gaming
Cons
- Sound quality not top-tier for music
- Some units had distortion or feedback
- Mic issues on some units
- Limited head adjustment
- Not ideal for pure music listening
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Nacon RIG400HXW | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | padded |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | The headband and pavilions are designed for gamers |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Nacon RIG RIG400HXW Gaming Headphones, Multi-platform compatibility, White |
| 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★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | 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 | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Nacon RIG400HXW
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nacon RIG400HXW offers 8.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.
