Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods Pro (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 | 3.09 cm | - | |
| Width | 2.18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 5.4 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 45.6 g | Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | - | White | Black | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| 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 | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Advanced ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
| Frequency Response | - | 10 - 20000 Hz | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Diaphragm | - | 9.2 mm | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Pro (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 Pro (1st generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, audio transparency, ANC on/off | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
| Sensors | Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor | Wear sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 5 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 18 hours |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback: up to 4 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Included Accessories | 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 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 - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
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