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beyerdynamic T5 (3rd Gen) vs Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 McLaren

What T5 (3rd Gen) does better (0) and where Px8 S2 McLaren wins (2) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd Gen)
beyerdynamic · 2020T5 (3rd Gen)
0 advantages≈ $860
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 McLaren
Bowers & Wilkins · 2025Px8 S2 McLaren
2 advantages≈ $950
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is T5 (3rd Gen) better than Px8 S2 McLaren?

T5 (3rd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Px8 S2 McLaren better than T5 (3rd Gen)?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · T5 (3rd Gen): Yes
  2. Weight350 g vs 310 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz—
Highest frequency50,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity128 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—30 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight350 g310 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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