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Bose ProFlight Aviation Headset vs Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Bose ProFlight Aviation Headset vs Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • Bose ProFlight Aviation Headset
  • Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
HearWiki score
-
85
Sound
-
9.5
Noise cancelling
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8.0
Battery
-
8.5
Calls
-
7.0
Value
-
5.5
Price (USD)
$1,100
$800

Specifications

ProFlight Aviation HeadsetPx8 S2
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$1,100
$800
HearWiki score
Not scored
85
Released
2018
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
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2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type
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dynamic
Driver size
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40 mm
Drivers per side
-
2
Bluetooth
-
5.3
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Battery life
45 h
30 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
30 h
Quick charge
-
15 min → 7 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
11 g
310 g
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
-
Yes
Connector
-
USB-C
Microphones
-
8

What reviewers said

Bose ProFlight Aviation Headset

The Bose ProFlight Aviation Headset is a premium wireless over-ear option tailored for pilots, delivering advanced active noise cancellation and clear audio in a lightweight 11-gram package. With up to 45 hours of battery life, it supports long flights while maintaining comfort and ease of use.

  • Pro:Exceptional active noise cancellation for cockpit environments
  • Pro:Ultra-lightweight design at just 11 grams
  • Pro:Long 45-hour battery life for extended missions
  • Con:Premium price point around $1099
  • Con:Specialized for aviation, not ideal for general consumer use
  • Con:Over-ear form may feel bulky despite low weight

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

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