Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | 1st generation | - | |
| Height | 4.05 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.65 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.8 cm | - | |
| Weight | 4 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g | Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | - | White | Black | |
| Protection | - | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| 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 | - | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Advanced ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | - | 10 - 20000 Hz | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Diaphragm | - | 9.2 mm | |
| Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Cable Type | Lightning cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Sensors | Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer | Wear sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | - | 4 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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