Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) and Bowers & Wilkins PI7. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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: 50 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour - Charcoal | White
Protection IPX4 IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Balanced armature / 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, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
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 Dual driver, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI7
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
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Features - Fast charge, auto power on/off
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 PI7
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7.
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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI7
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, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable
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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