I love how they get a bit louder compared to the Bose
Suitable_Math6190 in r/BowersWilkins
Source8 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 2 lean toward Bowers & Wilkins Px8, 4 toward Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), and 2 don't pick a side.
I love how they get a bit louder compared to the Bose
Suitable_Math6190 in r/BowersWilkins
Sourcethey provided the best listening experience with every day usage basis
GeneralBibus in r/HeadphonesAdvice
SourcePersonally I find them so close soundwise I can't discern much difference
lookitsnicolas in r/bose
SourceQCU2 had a decent amount of bass and the sound signature was colored enough to my liking
pr0l1f1k in r/BowersWilkins
Sourcethe Bose are far more comfortable and have the best ANC performance
israellopez217 in r/bose
SourceGreen marks the row winner: the strongest supported feature sentiment with at least 3 mentions, or the lowest listed price. Everything else stays neutral.
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Bowers & Wilkins
CA$949.00
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Bose
CA$549.99
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8 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 2 lean toward Bowers & Wilkins Px8, 4 toward Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), and 2 don't pick a side. Overall, Reddit leans toward Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen).
Across all discussions RedDB tracks, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 has 73% positive sentiment over 261 Reddit mentions, while Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) has 74% positive sentiment over 187 mentions.