Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100
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
Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100
The Bose QuietComfort headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation. Users praise the long battery life, premium build, and seamless connectivity, though a few note that noise cancellation could be slightly better compared to competitors like AirPods Pro. Overall, they are highly recommended for daily use, travel, and extended listening sessions.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Very comfortable for long use
- Long battery life (24 hours)
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Noise cancellation not as strong as AirPods Pro
- Charging takes a while
- Cannot achieve complete sound block
- Some connectivity issues with older devices
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Protein Leather |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 127.80000305175781 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Black |
| 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 | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP, BLE |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 15 Minutes for 2.5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
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 QuietComfort 884367-0100
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.
