Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 lands as a entry-level over-ear headphone, built around 30 hours.
47/100
30 hoursover-ear
£729best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 47/100
- Built for the job
- No active noise cancelling
- No noise-cancelling mic
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight310 g
Fitover-ear
Battery and power
Battery life30 hours
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 vs Bose Bose QuietComfort
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2Bose QuietComfort
| Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins Px8 S2This page | BoseBose QuietComfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47 /100 | 47 /100 |
| Battery hours | 30 hoursBetter | 24 hours |
| Weight | 310 g | 238 gBetter |
Who it's for
Is the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 47/100 against other over-ear headphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2?
Its overall 47/100 rating against the rest of the over-ear headphones class.
How does it compare to the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e?
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e scores 49/100 versus this one at 47/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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