Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
92 Overall Score
vs
Blue Tiger Premium Elite Ultimate
Blue Tiger
41 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Music
Studio
Work
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Blue Tiger Premium Elite Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Cool Gel and Soft Leatherette |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108.5 dB★ |
| 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 | Blue Tiger Premium Elite Ultimate Single and Dual Ear 2-in-1 Bluetooth Headset – Professional Noise Cancellation Head Set with Microphone – USB-C Fast Charge & Long Battery Life | Blue Tiger Premium E |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | industry leading |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | USB-c fast charging from empty to full in 1.5 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
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
Blue Tiger Premium Elite Ultimate
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S20.123score per dollar
vs
Blue Tiger Premium Elite Ultimate0.229score per dollar
Blue Tiger Premium Elite Ultimate offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 37 specs.
