QuietComfort 35 II vs Px8 S2
Audio · 1,903 owner opinions across both productsBuy the Px8 S2.
Reddit's answer is the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2. Buy it if you value rich sound and solid build quality and can accept that the initial excitement may fade. The QuietComfort 35 II is a Risky Buy — buy only if you prioritize all-day comfort and reliable noise cancellation on a budget. Today's gap is $370: $379 for the QuietComfort 35 II against $749 for the Px8 S2.
Built from 1,903 owner opinions across both products · 291 long-term reports · how we decide
What owners say
58% would buy againof 1,387 owners
First 6 months 55% → long-term 74%+19of 270 long-term owners
77% would buy againof 516 owners
First 6 months 96% → long-term 74%−22of 21 long-term owners
The QuietComfort 35 II's record runs 1,387 owners against 516 for the Px8 S2 — weigh the thinner side accordingly.
What you’ll regret
No single component dominates
~1 in 3 long-term owner reports describe a failure — primarily the power switch, Bluetooth connectivity, and battery — typically surfacing between 12 and 73 months in. Of tracked warranty outcomes, 89 were resolved and 69 were not, so results lean resolved but a meaningful share lands outside coverage. Failure rate is about typical for wireless headphones: the category baseline is 24% serious failures versus 25% here.
Typically reported months 12–72 · 270 long-term owners
The ear pad foam
~1 in 21 long-term reports mention a failure, spread across ear pad foam, headband leather, usb-c connection, and ear pads/cushions, typically appearing within the first 1–6 months of ownership. Warranty context for these reports is unclear. The PX8 S2 has a 0% serious failure rate, well below the 24% baseline for wireless headphones we track.
Typically reported months 1–5 · 21 long-term owners
These are the share of long-term owner reports that mention a failure, not the share of units that fail — owners with working units mostly don’t post.
Price and value
Gap today: $370 — QuietComfort 35 II is the cheaper buy.
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Questions people ask about this matchup
Which is better, the QuietComfort 35 II or the Px8 S2?
Reddit's answer is the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2. Buy it if you value rich sound and solid build quality and can accept that the initial excitement may fade. The QuietComfort 35 II is a Risky Buy — buy only if you prioritize all-day comfort and reliable noise cancellation on a budget.
Which is more reliable, the QuietComfort 35 II or the Px8 S2?
The Px8 S2, by the numbers: 0% of its long-term reports mention a serious failure against 25% for the QuietComfort 35 II.
Is the Px8 S2 worth $370 more than the QuietComfort 35 II?
At $749 against $379 today, the Px8 S2 costs 98% more and carries the stronger verdict (Buy If against Risky Buy).
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