Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Flagship over-ear ANC headphones with carbon-cone drivers, 24-bit processing, aptX Lossless, and premium leather-and-aluminum construction.
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34/100
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Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE
Wireless over-ear headphones with Class A/B amplification, adaptive hybrid ANC, multipoint connectivity, and a replaceable 100-hour battery.
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66/100
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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
34/100
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Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE
66/100
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| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Specification | Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE |
|---|---|---|
$749.00 | Current priceWhy it mattersCambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE leads by 500 USD. | $249.00 |
over-ear | Form factorWhy it mattersThis factual attribute is shown for context and does not affect the score. | over-ear |
30 hours | Maximum battery lifeWhy it mattersCambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE leads by 70 hours. | 100 hours |
Not verified | Battery life with ANCWhy it mattersBoth products need a verified value before this attribute can be scored. | 60 hours |
Yes | Active noise cancellationWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Yes | Transparency / ambient modeWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
310 grams | WeightWhy it mattersBowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 leads by 20 grams. | 330 grams |
5.3 | Bluetooth versionWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | 5.3 |
Yes | Bluetooth multipointWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Yes | Wired audioWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Yes | USB-C audioWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Not verified | Full charge timeWhy it mattersBoth products need a verified value before this attribute can be scored. | 2.67 hours |
Not verified | Spatial audioWhy it mattersBoth products need a verified value before this attribute can be scored. | Not verified |
Not verified | Water resistanceWhy it mattersBoth products need a verified value before this attribute can be scored. | Not verified |
Not verified | FoldableWhy it mattersBoth products need a verified value before this attribute can be scored. | Not verified |
Yes | Carrying case includedWhy it mattersBoth products need a verified value before this attribute can be scored. | Not verified |
Editorial guidance
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE takes this one—by the receipts.
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE leads the Balanced result 66–34, driven by current price and maximum battery life.
Buy Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 if…
Prioritize weight (310 grams).
Buy Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE if…
Prioritize current price ($249.00) and maximum battery life (100 hours).
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This Balanced score uses 76% of its configured weight. The products share 91% of core Headphones facts. Missing and non-applicable facts never count as losses.
Scoring rules: headphones-v2.0.0
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