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Specifications Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
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What's in the box:
- Headphones
- USB-C → 3.5 mm 1.2 m cable
- USB-C → USB-C 1.2 m cable
- Carry case
Drivers are the drivers in your headphones that are responsible for creating sound.
DD + PM + BA – means that there are several different types of drivers in these headphones.
DD – “Dynamic Driver” dynamic driver (deep bass, natural sound).
PM – “Planar Magnetic Driver” planar driver (wide soundstage and fast response).
BA – “Balanced Armature Driver” armature driver (accuracy and detail retrieval).
BC – “Bone Conduction Driver” or bone-conduction driver, which transmits vibration to the body of the headphones, transmitting sound through the bone/cartilage to the inner ear.
2 × 40 mm, dynamic full-range, carbonLDAC – high quality, high speed (Sony).
SBC is the basic Bluetooth standard, low quality.
AAC – Apple standard, good quality, low latency.
aptX – Qualcomm standard, good quality, low latency.
LC3/LC3plus – new Bluetooth LE Audio codecs, efficient compression.
Codecs are audio compression formats that affect sound quality and latency.
Bluetooth is a wireless data transmission standard.
Support for new audio technologies.
Improved connection stability.
Reduced power consumption.
5.3Headphone battery life is the playback time without recharging, measured in hours. Manufacturers measure without active noise cancellation (ANC), at medium volume (50-70%) and usually with the AAC codec, as these parameters affect battery consumption. Actual time may vary from 1% to 50%, depending on volume, active noise cancellation features enabled, codec (LDAC or other) and environmental conditions (cold, hot). It is important to consider not only the claimed playback time, but also the charging time and fast charging support.
30 hThe brand does not specify the ANC mode; "30 hours" is claimedHeadphone battery life is the playback time without recharging, measured in hours. Manufacturers measure without active noise cancellation (ANC), at medium volume (50-70%) and usually with the AAC codec, as these parameters affect battery consumption. Actual time may vary from 1% to 50%, depending on volume, active noise cancellation features enabled, codec (LDAC or other) and environmental conditions (cold, hot). It is important to consider not only the claimed playback time, but also the charging time and fast charging support.
lithium-ionQuestions
What codecsCodec — a way to compress sound so it can travel over Bluetooth. Sound quality depends on it: SBC is basic, AAC is better (Apple likes it), LDAC and aptX are for more detailed sound, but not all devices support them. are supported?bowerswilkins.com
AptX Lossless · aptX Adaptive · aptX HD · aptX Classic · AAC · SBC. Hi-Res: 24-bit connection, DSP with separate amplifier and DAC.bowerswilkins.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
Do they work with Android?bowerswilkins.com
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 work like a regular Bluetooth device: aptX Lossless · aptX Adaptive · aptX HD · aptX Classic · AAC · SBC codecsCodec — a way to compress sound so it can travel over Bluetooth. Sound quality depends on it: SBC is basic, AAC is better (Apple likes it), LDAC and aptX are for more detailed sound, but not all devices support them.. Google Fast PairGoogle Fast Pair — bring the earbuds close to your Android phone, and it automatically suggests connecting, no need to go into settings. — yes. MultipointMultipoint — when earbuds connect to two devices at once. You listen to music from your laptop and don't miss a call from your phone. — Yes.bowerswilkins.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
How long does the battery last?bowerswilkins.com
30 h with noise cancellation.bowerswilkins.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
How do I charge them?bowerswilkins.com
USB-C. Fast: 15 min charging → 7 h of music.bowerswilkins.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
What noise cancellation modes are there?bowerswilkins.com
Active (ANC), noise cancellation mode is selected in the app. Microphones: 8 (4 in each ear cup).bowerswilkins.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
What colors are available?bowerswilkins.com
Black (Onyx Black) · Beige (Warm Stone) · Dark Blue (Midnight Blue) · Light Blue (Pearl Blue).bowerswilkins.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
Do I need the app?bowerswilkins.com
Bowers & Wilkins Music.bowerswilkins.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
Can I connect to two devices at once?bowerswilkins.com
MultipointMultipoint — when earbuds connect to two devices at once. You listen to music from your laptop and don't miss a call from your phone. — Yes.bowerswilkins.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
What Bluetooth version is it?bowerswilkins.com
Bluetooth 5.3.bowerswilkins.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
What's in the box?bowerswilkins.com
Headphones · USB-C → 3.5 mm 1.2 m cable · USB-C → USB-C 1.2 m cable · Carry case.bowerswilkins.comFact from the manufacturer's official website, verified word-for-word with the original source.↗
About the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 — no marketing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 — over-ear. Bowers & Wilkins states noise cancellation Active (ANC), noise cancellation mode is selected in the app, codecs aptX Lossless · aptX Adaptive · aptX HD · aptX Classic · AAC · SBC, Bluetooth 5.3, battery life 30 h and multipoint: Yes.
Ratings and reviews
For
- Top-tier sound – detailed and natural
- Premium quality materials
- Durable and reliable build quality
Against
- Transparency mode and microphone noise cancellation are above average.
Specifications
Drivers are the drivers in your headphones that are responsible for creating sound.
DD + PM + BA – means that there are several different types of drivers in these headphones.
DD – “Dynamic Driver” dynamic driver (deep bass, natural sound).
PM – “Planar Magnetic Driver” planar driver (wide soundstage and fast response).
BA – “Balanced Armature Driver” armature driver (accuracy and detail retrieval).
BC – “Bone Conduction Driver” or bone-conduction driver, which transmits vibration to the body of the headphones, transmitting sound through the bone/cartilage to the inner ear.
DDLDAC – high quality, high speed (Sony).
SBC is the basic Bluetooth standard, low quality.
AAC – Apple standard, good quality, low latency.
aptX – Qualcomm standard, good quality, low latency.
LC3/LC3plus – new Bluetooth LE Audio codecs, efficient compression.
Codecs are audio compression formats that affect sound quality and latency.
Bluetooth is a wireless data transmission standard.
Support for new audio technologies.
Improved connection stability.
Reduced power consumption.
5.3Headphone battery life is the playback time without recharging, measured in hours. Manufacturers measure without active noise cancellation (ANC), at medium volume (50-70%) and usually with the AAC codec, as these parameters affect battery consumption. Actual time may vary from 1% to 50%, depending on volume, active noise cancellation features enabled, codec (LDAC or other) and environmental conditions (cold, hot). It is important to consider not only the claimed playback time, but also the charging time and fast charging support.
30 h