Over-Ear
Beyerdynamic T5 3rd
70Good
$1,000
Full review dataBeyerdynamic T5 3rd vs Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 - Outstanding overall at around $799.
Over-Ear
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
85Outstanding
$800
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Beyerdynamic T5 3rd
- Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
HearWiki score
70
85
Sound
8.3
9.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
8.5
Calls
-
7.0
Value
5.8
5.5
Price (USD)
$1,000
$800
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 (2026) against Beyerdynamic T5 3rd (2020). The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds USB-C.
- T5 3rd2020
- Px8 S220266 yr newer
What differsT5 3rdPx8 S2
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
T5 3rdPx8 S2
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,000
- $800
- HearWiki score
- 70
- 85
- Released
- 2020
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 2
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 50 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Battery life
- -
- 30 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 30 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 7 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 360 g
- 310 g
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Pad material
- protein-leather
- -
- Connector
- 6.35 mm
- USB-C
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 8
What reviewers said
Beyerdynamic T5 3rd
The Beyerdynamic T5 3rd Generation is a premium closed-back headphone that combines a lightweight, comfortable design with high-end technical performance. Its low impedance and high sensitivity make it easy to drive from portable sources, while the wide frequency response supports hi-res audio. Praised for its solid build and balanced sound, it stands out as a top-tier option in its class, though it offers little for those with dedicated amplifiers.
- Pro:Effortless to drive from low-power devices
- Pro:Excellent comfort for extended listening sessions
- Pro:High-quality build with premium materials
- Con:Limited benefit from high-end dedicated amplifiers
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Protein leather pads may wear over time
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
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