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The short answer · Balanced overview
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 leads the Balanced Bettr Score 66.7–64.3. The existing category models use the available evidence automatically; open the score details for sources and coverage.
Bowers & Wilkins
Make the S2 designation part of your shortlist. Compare this exact model’s connections and battery claims before investigating the performance questions the spec sheet cannot settle. The sourced feature set includes active noise cancellation, wired playback and USB-C audio.
Bettr Score · Balanced
66.7/100
Sony
A shorter shortlist should still include the exact model’s evidence. This Sony has qualifying independent results, letting you compare sound, isolation, comfort, and calls directly. The sourced feature set includes active noise cancellation and wired playback.
Bettr Score · Balanced
64.3/100
The sourced facts below explain each product’s features. Bettr Scores use the existing category models and available evidence automatically. Reference prices are not live checkout prices.
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Specification | Sony WH-CH720N |
|---|---|---|
$749.00 | Reference price (USD) | $179.99 ✓ Winner |
over-ear | Form factorTie | over-ear |
30 hours | Maximum battery life | 50 hours ✓ Winner |
Not verified | Battery life with ANCNot enough data | 35 hours |
Yes | Active noise cancellationTie | Yes |
Yes | Transparency / ambient modeTie | Yes |
10.93 oz | Weight | 6.77 oz ✓ Winner |
5.3 ✓ Winner | Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
Yes | Bluetooth multipointTie | Yes |
Yes | Wired audioTie | Yes |
Yes ✓ Winner | USB-C audio | No |
2 hours ✓ Winner | Full charge time | 3.5 hours |
Not verified | Spatial audioNot enough data | Yes |
Not verified | Water resistanceNot enough data | NOT WATERPROOF |
Not verified | FoldableNot enough data | Not verified |
Yes ✓ Winner | Carrying case included | No |
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 leads the Balanced Bettr Score.
GearLab test results · checked 2026-10-19. GearLab wireless headphone category tests, July 2026 comparison table. Bettr Than did not perform these tests.
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