Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 or HiFiMAN Sundara?

Based on Reddit community data, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 has higher positive sentiment (100% positive) compared to HiFiMAN Sundara (57% positive). Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 has 1 mentions while HiFiMAN Sundara has 7 mentions.

What is the price difference between Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 and HiFiMAN Sundara?

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 is priced at $799 and HiFiMAN Sundara is priced at $0, a difference of $799.00.

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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 vs HiFiMAN Sundara

Reddit prefers Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 — higher sentiment (100% vs 57% positive).

#14 in HeadphonesReddit favorite

Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

$799.00

100

Pros

+Fast delivery (when bought direct)
+Free shipping (when bought direct)

“I bought my PX8 S2 directly from B&W and had them in my hands under 48 hours later. Free 2 day shipping.”

Full review Amazon · $799.00

#2 in Headphones

HiFiMAN

HiFiMAN Sundara

Pros

+Great for instrumental music
+Violin hits different
+Great for eq
+Excellent value (refurbished)

Cons

−Replaced in the mindshare by many other headphones
−Too relaxed tuning for gaming
−Sounds flatter in game
−Gunshots lack punch in game

“There's no way the Sundara has been recommended so much it's top 5 in 2026. It's so hard to believe that just because it's been replaced in the mindshare by so many other headphones for years now.”

Full review

Specifications

Spec	Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling & Transparency Mode, High-Res Playback, 30H Playtime with Quick Charge Support, Bluetooth Headphones, Onyx Black	HiFiMAN Sundara
Driver	—	80mm Planar Magnetic
Frequency Response	—	6Hz–75kHz
Impedance	—	37Ω
Type	—	Open-back
Weight	—	372g
Connectivity	—	3.5mm (with 6.35mm adapter)
Driver Type	—	Planar Magnetic
Price	$799.00	—
Reddit sentiment	100%	57%
Mentions	1	7

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