Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Shokz OpenRun Pro S810
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, build materials, and comfort. Reviewers consistently praise the detailed, immersive audio with excellent instrument separation and balanced bass, though some note the ANC is slightly behind Bose and Sony. A few users mention the high price and minor comfort issues with the headband, but most agree the premium experience justifies the cost.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality and detail
- Excellent build quality and premium materials
- Very comfortable for long listening sessions
- Great instrument separation and soundstage
- Good battery life
Cons
- High price point
- ANC not as good as Bose or Sony
- Headband comfort issues for some users
- Strong clamping force for some
- Bass not as punchy as competitors
Shokz OpenRun Pro S810
The Shokz OpenRun bone conduction headphones are widely praised for their comfort, open-ear design, and situational awareness, making them a favorite for runners and active users. Many appreciate the clear sound and long battery life, though some report issues with volume, Bluetooth interference, and durability. A few users experienced connection problems or physical discomfort, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Open-ear design
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good sound clarity
- Long battery life
- Situational awareness
Cons
- Volume not loud enough
- Bluetooth interference beeping
- Durability issues
- Connection drops
- Noise cancellation false
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Shokz OpenRun Pro S810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.36 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Silicona |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | Titanium |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | bone conduction |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 9 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | proprietary active noise cancellation | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.1 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | TRUE |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Shokz App |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Shokz OpenRun Pro S810
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (76th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average battery (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Shokz OpenRun Pro S810 offers 5.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 34 specs.
