Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Fosi Audio i5
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
Fosi Audio i5
The Fosi Audio i5 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their build quality, comfort, and soundstage. Most users find them exceptional value, with several comparing them favorably to far more expensive models. A few critical reviews note a mid-forward sound signature and weight that may not suit everyone, but the consensus is that these are a strong first effort from Fosi Audio.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Great comfort and fit
- Wide and immersive soundstage
- Exceptional value for money
- Premium design and materials
Cons
- Mid-forward sound signature
- Heavy weight (550g)
- No balanced cable included
- Short and inflexible cable
- Leather headband may be fragile
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Fosi Audio i5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 1.63 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | Aluminum |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 97 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 50 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Fosi Audio i5 Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones with 97mm Ultra-Large Diaphragm, CNC Metal & Walnut Wood, Audiophile Wired Studio Headphones for Multi-Source Devices |
| 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 | ✗ | — |
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
Fosi Audio i5
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
