Over-Ear
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
85Outstanding
$800
Full review dataBowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 vs Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2: 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
Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2
67Good
$900
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.
- Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2
HearWiki score
85
67
Sound
9.5
7.9
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
8.5
-
Calls
7.0
-
Value
5.5
5.9
Price (USD)
$800
$900
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?
Same generation
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 is 7 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 adds USB-C. For 7 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Px8 S220267 yr newer
- Aeon 22019
What differsPx8 S2Aeon 2
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
Px8 S2Aeon 2
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $800
- $900
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 67
- Released
- 2026
- 2019
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- 62 mm planar magnetic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- planar
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 62 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- harman
- Impedance
- -
- 13 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 90 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
- Yes
- -
- ANC type
- hybrid
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 310 g
- 345 g
- Foldable
- Yes
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Pad material
- -
- protein-leather
- Connector
- USB-C
- -
- Balanced connection
- -
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- AF2-N
- Microphones
- 8
- -
What reviewers said
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.
Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2
The Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 is a lightweight, closed-back planar over-ear that pairs portability with a neutral, Harman-inspired tuning. It offers a natural, detailed sound with controlled bass and good dynamics, making it a versatile all-rounder for home or travel use. With a comfortable fit and balanced output option, it suits listeners seeking a refined, easy-going presentation.
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
- Pro:Neutral, well-balanced sound with good detail
- Pro:Controlled and punchy low end
- Con:Requires ample amplification due to low sensitivity
- Con:Pricey at around $900
- Con:Limited frequency range up to 20 kHz
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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