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Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 vs final DX3000 CL

What PX8 S2 does better (2) and where DX3000 CL wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins · 2025PX8 S2
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $630
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final DX3000 CL
final · 2025DX3000 CL
0 advantages≈ $650
6.6Noise control & calls4.0

Why is PX8 S2 better than DX3000 CL?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · DX3000 CL: No
  2. Weight310 g vs 410 g+32%

Why is DX3000 CL better than PX8 S2?

DX3000 CL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Impedance—37 Ω
Sensitivity—96 dB
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h—
Battery life with ANC30 h—
Charging time2 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.2—
Bluetooth codecsaptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight310 g410 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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