Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Bowers & Wilkins
90 Overall Score
vs
Sony INZONE H9 WH-G900N
Sony
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
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
Sound quality 11
Build quality 8
Comfort 9
Noise cancellation 7
Value for money 6
Battery life 3
Sony INZONE H9 WH-G900N
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Music
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Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Sony INZONE H9 WH-G900N | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Nylon |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | Soft headband cushion |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | proprietary active noise cancellation | dual sensor noise reduction |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 32 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | INZONE Hub |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
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
Sony INZONE H9 WH-G900N
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (74th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sound (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-3080.112score per dollar
vs
Sony INZONE H9 WH-G900N0.267score per dollar
Sony INZONE H9 WH-G900N offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
