Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
E700
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
E700
The 1Mii ML300 headphones deliver impressive sound quality, especially when using LDAC or aptX HD codecs, with deep bass and clear mids and highs. Users praise the comfortable fit, effective noise cancellation, and intuitive app-based EQ, though some note finicky pairing, small controls, and a design flaw where ANC disables custom EQ. Overall, they offer excellent value for audiophiles on a budget, but may not suit glasses wearers or those needing wired operation.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with LDAC/aptX HD
- Comfortable fit for long listening sessions
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Intuitive app with customizable EQ
- Great value for money
Cons
- ANC disables custom EQ settings
- Small and finicky control buttons
- No wired operation via USB/aux
- Unclear instructions and small controls
- Pressure on glasses after extended use
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | E700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 24 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency |
| 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 | 1Mii E700 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Bluetooth Over Ear, Wireless Hi-Res Audio with LDAC & aptX Low Latency for Airplane Travel & Home TV, AI Translation & Custom EQ via APP, Indigo | |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 75 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | YeeMall App |
| 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
E700
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
E700 offers 5.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.
