Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
EarFun Wave Life HP201B
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
EarFun Wave Life HP201B
The EarFun Wave Life headphones offer excellent value for money, with strong noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life. While the sound quality out of the box is bass-heavy and lacks detail in mids and highs, the companion app allows for EQ adjustments, though this can reduce volume. Some users reported concerns about build durability and the lack of a carrying case or 3.5mm jack, but overall, most are satisfied given the low price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Good noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Impressive battery life
- Easy-to-use app with EQ
Cons
- No carrying case included
- No 3.5mm audio jack
- Bass-heavy default sound
- EQ adjustments reduce volume
- Build durability concerns
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | EarFun Wave Life HP201B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | soft cushions |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | composite |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | EarFun Wave Life Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth 5.4 Headphones, 4 Mics AI Clear Call, Deep Bass, 60H Playtime, Comfortable Fit, Custom EQ, Multipoint Connection |
| 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 | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Custom EQ |
| 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
EarFun Wave Life HP201B
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
EarFun Wave Life HP201B offers 13.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 37 specs.
