Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
96 Overall Score
vs
Bose 789812-5040
Bose
40 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
Bose 789812-5040
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Bose 789812-5040 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | silicone |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | 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 | adaptive | three user selectable modes of active noise cancellation |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Bose Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
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
Bose 789812-5040
- Strong mic (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S20.129score per dollar
vs
Bose 789812-50400.036score per dollar
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 35 specs.
