Anker SoundBuds Surge vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Anker SoundBuds Surge and Bowers & Wilkins PI3. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Anker SoundBuds Surge vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Anker SoundBuds Surge Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 40 cm
Width - 3 cm
Depth - 4 cm
Weight - 31.8 g
Colour Black Blue | Gold | Space grey
Protection Sweat-resistant, water-resistant Water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Anker SoundBuds Surge Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Balanced armature
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Bowers & Wilkins PI3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Anker SoundBuds Surge.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - aptX
Noise Isolating - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PI3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins PI3 offer a larger frequency range than Anker SoundBuds Surge.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 6 mm 9.2 mm Bowers & Wilkins PI3 have a thicker diaphragm than Anker SoundBuds Surge.
Features Magnetic ear buds Dual driver
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Anker SoundBuds Surge Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Type On-cable On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Anker SoundBuds Surge Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, skip track Volume
CABLE Anker SoundBuds Surge Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Anker SoundBuds Surge Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PI3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Anker SoundBuds Surge.
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
OTHERS Anker SoundBuds Surge Bowers & Wilkins PI3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, clothing clip, USB charging cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of EarWings Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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