Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bluetooth: 5.3
Codec support: aptX Adaptive 24-bit/96kHz, aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
Battery life: 30hrs
Weight: 310g
The Bowers boast superior build quality to the Sonys. They also sound more detailed and deliver a wonderfully polished sonic performance. ANC is good, but not up to Sony's standards, and the ergonomics could be better.
Pros
- Impressive spaciousness
- Sensational dynamics and detail
- Comfortable to wear
- Luxurious build
Cons
- Noise-cancelling should be better for the money
- Unergonomic controls
- A couple of app/connectivity quirks
Sony WH-1000XM6
Bluetooth: 5.3
Codec support: SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Battery life: 30hrs
Weight: 254g
Cheaper, more versatile, superb-sounding and with better noise cancellation, the XM6 are the better bet for most people. Their app is also more comprehensive, and there's always the prospect of a deal in the sale. But they can't touch the B&W for build quality, and their sound isn't quite up to the same level.
Pros
- Exceptional levels of detail
- Great sense of dynamism
- Spacious, musical sound
- Superb ANC and call quality
Cons
- No aptX HD support
- Case is still on the large side
- No audio via USB-C
