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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 vs Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION (WH-1000XX)

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Bowers & WilkinsPx8 S2Sony1000X THE COLLEXION (WH-1000XX)
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025May 2026
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Driver size40 mm30 mm
Back–Closed
Impedance–48 ohms
Bluetooth codecsSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive and aptX LosslessSBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3
Chip–QN3 + V3
Lossless over USB-CYes–
Drivers40 mm dynamic full-range Carbon Cone drive units, angled towards the ears; dedicated discrete headphone amplifier; Bowers & Wilkins DSP with 24-bit/96 kHz processingSoft edge and unidirectional carbon-composite dome; wired response 4 Hz to 40,000 Hz (IEC, powered on); Bluetooth 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz at 44.1 kHz, or 20 Hz to 40,000 Hz with LDAC at 96 kHz/990 kbps; sensitivity 103 dB/mW and impedance 48 Ω powered on
Chip–HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 and Integrated Processor V3
Noise cancelling detailEight microphones (two measure each drive unit's output, four monitor outside noise, two for voice); noise cancelling On, Pass-Through or Off from the Quick Action button or the Music app12-microphone Multi-Noise Sensor system, Adaptive NC Optimizer with fit and air-pressure adjustment, Quick Attention and automatic Ambient Sound Mode
Audio featuresaptX Adaptive 24/96 and aptX Lossless; also aptX HD; 5-band EQ with presets, or True Sound mode; USB-C audio interface; spatial audio and LE Audio with Auracast promised as later updatesDSEE Ultimate; 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Music, Cinema and Game; default Listening Mode button settings are Standard, Music and Cinema, customisable in Sony | Sound Connect
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 30 hoursUp to 24 hours
Battery life detailRechargeable lithium-ion battery; 30 hours of wireless streaming with noise cancelling on at average volumeUp to 32 hours with noise cancelling off; call time up to 16 hours with noise cancelling on or 20 hours off; Bluetooth and wired listening can continue while charging
Fast charging15 minutes for up to 7 hours5 minutes gives up to 1.5 hours; full charge approximately 3.5 hours
Design
Weight310 g320 g
Bluetooth5.36.0
Two devices at onceYesYes
Headphone cableYesYes
ControlsVolume up, volume down and multi-function buttons on the right ear cup; power switch and Quick Action button (noise cancelling modes or voice assistant) on the left; wear sensors in both ear cups pause and resume playbackTouch playback and volume controls, Listening Mode button, wearing detection, Speak-to-Chat, built-in voice commands and call control by head gestures; Gemini on compatible devices
MicrophonesEight microphones, four per ear cup; ADI Pure Voice call processing–
Fit and ear tipsOver-ear; Nappa leather on every primary surface and die-cast aluminium arms; ear cushions and headband replaceable by trained service engineersMetal headband and faux-leather earcups; broad cushioned headband and removable earpads; swivels flat but does not fold (What Hi-Fi?)
Water resistance detail–No water resistance rating published
Works withBowers & Wilkins Music app for iOS and Android; Apple MFi; Google Fast Pair; two devices at once; USB-C sound output for computers and phones; analogue input through the USB-C port with the supplied cable (Bluetooth disconnects)Sony | Sound Connect; LE Audio with Auracast and Gaming Audio Profile, multipoint, Fast Pair and Swift Pair; approximately 10 m Bluetooth range; analogue playback needs power (What Hi-Fi?)
ColoursOnyx Black, Warm Stone, Midnight Blue, Pearl BluePlatinum, Black
In the boxHeadphones, carry case (177 x 60 x 234 mm), 1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable, 1.2 m USB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable, document packCarrying case with magnetic closure, 1.2 m detachable headphone cable, warranty card and reference guide; no USB charging cable listed

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