Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) and Bowers & Wilkins PI7. 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 with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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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 | 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: 50 g Earbud: 8 g |
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Colour | - | Charcoal | White | |
Protection | - | IP54, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Balanced armature / 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, aptX HD, apt-X LL, aptX Adaptive | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
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 with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | - | 6 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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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 with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Features | - | Fast charge, auto power on/off | |
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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 PI7 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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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 PI7. |
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 |
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Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Bowers & Wilkins PI7 |
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Included Accessories | Charging case, Lightning cable | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |