Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd 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
Colour - White | Black
Protection - IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
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 Apple H1 chip Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features - Fast charge, auto power on/off
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Included Accessories Charging case, Lightning cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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