Roland M-200BTA-BK EXP
Roland
58 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
97 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Music
Studio
Work
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Roland M-200BTA-BK EXP | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Leather |
| Headband | metallo | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 30 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX HD | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | — | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling & Transparency Mode, High-Res Playback, 30H Playtime with Quick Charge Support, Bluetooth Headphones, Onyx Black | Bowers |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | mobile app | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Roland M-200BTA-BK EXP
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average battery (27th percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.
