Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 (2nd 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 | 2nd generation | - | |
| Height | 3.09 cm | - | |
| Width | 2.18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 5.3 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g | Charging case: 47 g Earbud: 8 g |
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| Colour | White | White | Black | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | IP54, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
| 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 H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip | Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control | Wear sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 | 6 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 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 (2nd generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI5 |
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| Included Accessories | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop | 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 | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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