Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
98 Overall Score
vs
Srhythm NiceComfort Srhythm NC95
Srhythm
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
87 out of 100 high confidence 60 reviews
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
Sound quality 45
Build quality 30
Comfort 25
Noise cancelling 20
Battery life 15
Price 12
Srhythm NiceComfort Srhythm NC95
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Srhythm NiceComfort Srhythm NC95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | high-protein leather |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | protein leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Srhythm NiceComfort 95 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphone Wireless, Bluetooth Headset with Transparency Mode,ENC,HD Sound |
| 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 | Srhythm NiceComfort 95 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphone Wireless, Bluetooth Headset with Transparency Mode,ENC,HD Sound | Srhythm NiceComfort 95 Hybrid Noise Cancelling | Srhythm | Mint Green | 16 Oh |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 100 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 5 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Voice Assistant |
| 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
Srhythm NiceComfort Srhythm NC95
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S20.131score per dollar
vs
Srhythm NiceComfort Srhythm NC951.021score per dollar
Srhythm NiceComfort Srhythm NC95 offers 7.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 37 specs.
