VOKALEN Hyper Pro vs Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
VOKALEN Hyper Pro
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
What Buyers Say
VOKALEN Hyper Pro
The VOKALEN Hyper Pro Adaptive ANC Wireless Headphones are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and long battery life. Users appreciate the comfortable fit, customizable touch controls, and solid build quality, especially considering the affordable price point. Some note that the volume could be louder and that the headphones are somewhat heavy, but overall they are seen as a great value. A few users with sensitivity issues found the clamping force uncomfortable, but most agree these are a strong competitor to premium brands like Sony and Bose.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life (60 hours)
- Comfortable fit for long sessions
- Customizable touch controls
Cons
- Volume not extremely loud
- Somewhat heavy (278g)
- Mesh ear pads attract lint
- Tight clamping force for some
- Touch controls can be accidentally triggered
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
Scores
Specifications
| VOKALEN Hyper Pro | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | mesh | Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | VOKALEN Hyper Pro Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones with mic, 60H Playtime, Comfort Fit Mesh Ear Cushions, Deep Bass Hi-Res Audio (Pro, Black) | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| 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 | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Vokalen Connect | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
VOKALEN Hyper Pro
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average comfort (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 36 specs.