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Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 vs Sony WH-1000X THE COLLEXION

What PX8 S2 does better (5) and where WH-1000X THE COLLEXION wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins · 2025PX8 S2
5.6Score
5 advantages≈ $640
vs
Sony WH-1000X THE COLLEXION
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $540
Higher score
6.4Noise control & calls6.9
4.4Battery2.9
3.8Connectivity9.1

Why is PX8 S2 better than WH-1000X THE COLLEXION?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 24 h+25%
  2. aptXYes · WH-1000X THE COLLEXION: No
  3. Charging time2 h vs 3.5 h+75%
  4. Weight310 g vs 320 g+3%
  5. Driver size40 mm vs 30 mm+33%

Why is WH-1000X THE COLLEXION better than PX8 S2?

  1. LDACNo · PX8 S2: Yes
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 6+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm30 mm
Lowest frequency—4 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—48 Ω
Sensitivity—103 dB
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h24 h
Battery life with ANC30 h—
Charging time2 h3.5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.26
Bluetooth codecsaptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight310 g320 g
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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