Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Black
Score: 85/100
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 McLaren Edition
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 McLaren Edition combines carbon-cone drivers, 24-bit DSP and an 8-mic ANC system for premium sound and noise cancellation, but it lacks a fast-charge spec and has a relatively bulky case. Its luxury materials and 30-hour battery make it a standout for audiophiles who value style and performance. Best suited for users seeking high-resolution wireless audio with a premium aesthetic.
The Beoplay H100 are over-ear headphones with adaptive ANC using ten microphones, Dolby Atmos spatial audio, and a modular, sustainable design. At 363 g they are heavier and priced at a premium, which may deter budget-focused buyers. Suited for audiophiles and frequent travelers demanding top-tier sound and sustainability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
32 hoursbest | 30 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 363 g | 310 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 5 minutesbest | — |
40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | |
— | 33 Ωbest | |
10best | 8 | |
3 yearsbest | 2 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (ANC On) (hours) | 32 hours | 30 hours |
Audio(3) | ||
Noise Cancellation Type | Adaptive ANC | Active |
Supported Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive |
Microphone Count | 10 | 8 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 363 g | 310 g |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers and editors commend the H100 for its neutral, detailed soundstage, premium materials, and industry-leading ANC with ten microphones. They highlight the Dolby Atmos spatial audio, EarSense adaptive tuning, and sustainable modular design as differentiators, while noting the heavier weight and premium price as trade-offs.
Everyday users praise the plush comfort, intuitive glass touch and haptic controls, and the seamless fit adaptation that makes the headphones feel almost weightless after break-in. Common themes include appreciation for the sustainable, replaceable parts and occasional concerns about the initial snug fit, overall weight, and variable battery life for calls.
Professional reviewers commend the Px8 S2 McLaren Edition for its upgraded sound signature, deeper bass, clearer mids, and premium build, while noting a modest loss of micro-detail versus the Mark Levinson 5909.
Everyday owners praise the high-performance DSP, premium materials and effective ANC, but note the lack of fast charging and the larger carry case.
