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Bowers & Wilkins Z2

Bowers & Wilkins Z2
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alaScore 91

300 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 300 reviews of Bowers & Wilkins Z2. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and price. The design and size also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the bass quality, while comments are divided on the sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Bowers & Wilkins Z2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Bowers & Wilkins Z2

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of Bowers & Wilkins Z2 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Bowers & Wilkins Z2

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 user reviews of Bowers & Wilkins Z2 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Bowers & Wilkins Z2

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Bowers & Wilkins Z2 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Bowers & Wilkins Z2 (review): Nice AirPlay speaker fails to wow

 

This attractively design $400 wireless speaker sounds pretty good and has a built-in Lightning dock, but it doesn't quite stand out enough in a crowded market.

The ; is a compact AirPlay speaker with an integrated Lightning dock that's attractively designed, sounds good for its size, and is lightweight enough to easily move from room to room (though it does have to be powered by an AC adapter).

Expensive; could sound a little better for the price; no built-in rechargeable battery for mobile use.

The attractively designed $400 Bowers & Wilkins Z2 wireless speaker sounds pretty good and has a built-in Lightning dock, but it doesn't quite stand out enough in a crowded market.

Nov, 2013
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Bowers & Wilkins Z2 (white)

 

The step-up Zeppelin Air ($599.99) simply updates the "old" Zeppelin Air speaker with a Lightning dock -- the speaker itself hasn't changed -- but the Zeppelin Z2 reviewed here, while a successor to the Zeppelin Mini , is an entirely new speaker.

The Bowers & Wilkins Z2 is a compact AirPlay speaker with an integrated Lightning dock that's attractively designed, sounds good for its size, and is lightweight enough to easily move from room to room (though it does have to be powered by an AC adapter).

Expensive; could sound a little better for the price; no built-in rechargeable battery for mobile use.

The attractively designed $400 Bowers & Wilkins Z2 wireless speaker sounds pretty good and has a built-in Lightning dock, but it doesn't quite stand out enough in a crowded market.

Nov, 2013
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Expert review by : Michael Calore (wired.com)

Review: Bowers & Wilkins Z2

 

Bowers & Wilkins is back with the Z2, a $400 iPhone dock that also does AirPlay. It's a wonderful sounding speaker, but the AirPlay platform...

Sound is natural, bright and full. Gets satisfyingly loud. Looks gorgeous, with soft-touch material around the top and bottom and a sleek metal grill in front. Comes in black and white

There’s an old Italian proverb* that says, “Your cart is only as good as the donkey you’ve hitched it to.” And AirPlay is one flakey donkey. Charging dock on top only works with Apple handsets with Lightning ports — iPhone 5, iPod Touch and iPod Nano....

Sep, 2013
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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Bowers & Wilkins Z2

 

The elegantly designed, yet relatively affordable, Bowers & Wilkins Z2 speaker system raises the bar for audio quality, and offers wireless AirPlay connectivity along with a Lightning connector to dock your iPhone or iPod touch.

Sleek, unobtrusive design. Cleverly designed Lightning Connector dock. Warm, rich, transparent sound. Bass response has real weight. Crisp, clear wireless audio over AirPlay. Easy to set up using free app.

Awkward, egg-shaped remote. Chops off a couple of seconds of each track in wireless mode.

Performance and Conclusions Behind the metal grille is a pair of 3.5-inch full range drivers and a 20 watt-per-channel stereo amplifier. Bowers & Wilkins lists the system's frequency response as 50 to 20,000Hz +/- 3dB, with 6dB down points at 42Hz and...

Mar, 2013
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Expert review by : Cliff Heyne (audioholics.com)

B&W Z2 AirPlay Dock and Wireless Speaker Review

 

In a market flooded with iPod docks and Airplay speakers, the B&W Z2 seeks to stand thanks to it's small stature and good looks, but it's not without some caveats. Read on for our full review.

Great styling ; Small package ; Big sound ; IR remote and on-board controls

Compression and high volumes ; Limited bass output ; Lightning connector dock only works with newer iOS devices

May, 2013
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Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

Bowers & Wilkins Z2 iPod/iPhone Dock Preview

 

What you're getting with the B&W Z2 is a top of the line Apple dock and AirPlay streamer with the heritage of the legendary Bowers & Wilkins behind it. For many, $400 will be a small price to pay.

Mar, 2013
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Expert review by : Jordan Crook (techcrunch.com)

Review: The Bowers & Wilkins Z2 Airplay Speaker Is Bowm-Chicka-Wow-Wow

 

The Z2 wireless Airplay speaker from Bowers & Wilkins is a perfectly suitable option for those of us looking for a sightly, powerful, and compact speaker system

Apr, 2013
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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Bowers & Wilkins Z2

 

Preview: The B&W Zeppelin Air has a new baby brother.

However, if the cash means little to you and you’re after a classy smaller dock that produces good sound quality in a small package, the Bowers & Wilkins Z2 sounds like a winner. We’ll be back with the full verdict once we get one in to review.

Mar, 2013
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Expert review by : Hugh Langley (techradar.com)

Bowers and Wilkins Z2 review

 

B&W's small but powerful new iPhone 5 dock

Rich, full sound ; Apple Airplay ; Compact design

Quite pricey ; Metal grille might be off-putting for some ; No iPhone? No love

Even though this is more affordable than the Zeppelin, the Z2's still-hefty price tag will no doubt alienate many potential buyers looking for a more compact speaker. But if price isn't the issue, the Z2 is essentially the Zeppelin Mini but even better...

Mar, 2013
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

Bowers & Wilkins Z2 (review): Nice AirPlay speaker fails to wow

 

This attractively design $400 wireless speaker sounds pretty good and has a built-in Lightning dock, but it doesn't quite stand out enough in a crowded market.

The ; is a compact AirPlay speaker with an integrated Lightning dock that's attractively designed, sounds good for its size, and is lightweight enough to easily move from room to room (though it does have to be powered by an AC adapter).

Expensive; could sound a little better for the price; no built-in rechargeable battery for mobile use.

The attractively designed $400 Bowers & Wilkins Z2 wireless speaker sounds pretty good and has a built-in Lightning dock, but it doesn't quite stand out enough in a crowded market.

Nov, 2013
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