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Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 vs Sonos Ace Ultra

What PX8 S2 does better (3) and where Ace Ultra wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins · 2025PX8 S2
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ $640
vs
Sonos Ace Ultra
Sonos · 2026Ace Ultra
5.9Score
3 advantages≈ $460
Higher score
6.4Noise control & calls7.1
4.4Battery4.6

Why is PX8 S2 better than Ace Ultra?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Ace Ultra: No
  2. Weight310 g vs 322 g+4%
  3. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is Ace Ultra better than PX8 S2?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 35 h+17%
  2. Battery life with ANC30 h vs 35 h+17%
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 6+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Sonos Ace UltraSonos Ace Ultra≈ $4605.9
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head trackingYesYes
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—5
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h35 h
Battery life with ANC30 h35 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—3 min → 3 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.26
Bluetooth codecsaptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBCaptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight310 g322 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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